In the Matter of the Adoption of J. R. B.

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed dismissal of the aunt and uncle's adoption petition because the father's consent was required. Applying clear-error review and strictly construing the statutory consent exceptions in favor of the natural parent, the court upheld findings that the father reasonably attempted to maintain contact, did not abandon the child for six months, and did not willfully fail to provide support. No separate opinions were filed.