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W.H.J. v. J.N.W.

NO. 2022-CA-1055-ME.

669 S.W.3d 52 (2023)

W.H.J., Appellant v. J.N.W.; J.A.W.; and N.H.J., a Minor Child, Appellees.

Court of Appeals of Kentucky.

May 19, 2023; 10:00 A.M.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

BRIEFS FOR APPELLANT: Allison S. Russell , Shanna R. Ballinger , Louisville, Kentucky.

BRIEF FOR APPELLEE J.A.W.: Casey A. Hixson , Bowling Green, Kentucky.

BEFORE: CALDWELL, DIXON, AND ECKERLE, JUDGES.

OPINION

W.H.J. (Father) appeals from an order of the Warren Circuit Court, Family Court division, granting J.A.W.'s (Stepfather's) petition to adopt his stepson (Child). Because the family court did not utilize the constitutionally mandated clear and convincing evidence standard, we must vacate and remand for a new hearing...

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