Petitioners: Robin Hodges and Kenny Dean-Hodges are a same-sex couple who wish to adopt Kenny’s infant great-nephew. Robin and Kenny were married on January 1, 2004, in Boston, Massachusetts. They have resided in Fairbanks at 431 Birch Hill Road since 1998.
Child: The child was born on October 31, 20xx (use current year) in Fairbanks and was named Jack Goodrich at birth. He has lived with Robin and Kenny since his release from the hospital on November 2, 20xx. The couple wish to name the child Bernard Oliver Dean-Hodges. The child has no significant property and is not an Indian child under ICWA.
Bio Parents: Kenny’s niece and mother of the child, Wendy Goodrich, intends to consent to the adoption. Wendy’s date of birth is April 2, 2000. Joseph Anderson is the biological father and he has stated he will consented to the adoption. Joseph’s date of birth is December 30, 1997.
Type of adoption: This is a non-agency relative adoption. Since it is a relative adoption, Robin and Kenny are open to visitation by the mother after adoption. Joseph does not want any visitation after the adoption.
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