KISTLER, J.
Mother and stepfather appeal from an order denying their petition to allow stepfather to adopt mother's son. They contend that the trial court erred in concluding that they failed to prove, by clear and convincing evidence, that the biological father had neglected the child during the year preceding the petition. On de novo review, we reverse.
Mother became pregnant in 1996. During her pregnancy, she lived and went to school in McMinnville...
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