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Judge grants adoption of Ronnie; family poses for courtroom photo
Summary
A chancery court judge signed an uncontested adoption order making the petitioner Ronnie’s legal parent; the bench recognized the family, explained the legal consequences of adoption and allowed a family photograph on the bench.
A chancery judge granted an uncontested adoption petition for a child identified in court as Ronnie, signing the adoption order and congratulating the family.
The judge placed witnesses under oath, confirmed the mother and the petitioner’s consent to the adoption and explained the legal consequences: the petitioner will assume “all of the legal rights and obligations that a natural parent has,” including potential child-support responsibilities in the event of a future divorce. After signing the order, the court allowed the family to take photographs at the bench.
The adoption was uncontested in court; counsel confirmed no objections had been filed. The judge commended the parents for opening their home and noted the emotional and practical commitment of adopting an older child who has already been living with the family. The court’s oral remarks and the signed order concluded the matter.
The adoption matter concluded quickly and the courtroom celebrated with a family photograph on the bench. The court then moved on to other docketed business.
