Marriage A.S.A. and K.L.A. v. K.L.W

This is a step-parent adoption case brought by A.S.A., Sr. (Father) and his present wife, J.J.A. (Adoptive Mother). 1 The two children who are the subjects of the adoption petition were born of the now-dissolved marriage of Father and K.L.W. (Mother). The adoption case was consolidated with a separate case brought by Mother in which she sought to modify the dissolution decree so as to give her custody of the two children, or alternatively, provide Mother with specified visitation periods. 2 Mother's parents, V.W. and P.D.W. (Intervenors), were allowed to intervene in the modification case. 3 The trial court terminated Mother's parental rights to the children, decreed their adoption, and denied Mother and Intervenors any relief in the modification case. Mother and Intervenors appeal. 4 This court affirms. Father and Mother were married on June 26, 1987. Two children were born of their marriage: Son, born September 19, 1987; and Daughter, born December 29, 1990. Father and Mother separated on February 18, 1991, and their marriage was dissolved on May 9, 1991, in Clay County, Arkansas. Pursuant to a stipulation and property agreement incorporated into the divorce decree, Mother was awarded custody of the two children and Father was given the right to visit the children. Father was ordered to pay child support of $60 per week.