Supreme Court of New Hampshire
In re J.P.
July 31, 2020
Summary
The Supreme Court of New Hampshire affirmed the probate court’s order vacating the stepfather’s adoption of J.P. because the petitioner‑father was entitled to notice under RSA 170‑B:6, I(d), and affirmed the award of attorneys’ fees for that petition, but vacated and remanded the award of fees related to the genetic‑testing motion. The Court interpreted the statutory notice and “holding out” provisions broadly, rejecting the respondents’ arguments that the petitioner’s support was insufficient or that “holding out” required formal legal steps.