The only testimony was given by the natural mother, referred to herein as appellant. The petition by the stepmother for the adoption was pro forma and no fulcrum for supporting the court's finding. An investigation was made by the County Probation Department but is not part of the record before this court. The children in question range in age from 4 to 13 years. They were neither present in court nor was a special guardian appointed to represent their interests. The...
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