Louisiana Court of Appeal March 15, 1971, No. 8241 (In re Merrill)

lead-opinion

ELLIS, Judge.

This is an application filed by Ronald L. Merrill for the adoption of his wife’s two minor children by a prior marriage. The adoption is opposed by George Ray Dobyns, Jr., natural father of the children. From a judgment rejecting his application, Mr. Merrill has appealed to this court.

Mrs. Merrill was divorced from Mr.