In fact M.E.F. does not know who Ellingson is and would not recognize him. Further, Ellingson has failed to pay child support required of him by the October order. These facts taken together may support a finding of good cause for termination of the father's rights. But the district court did not make a determination that Ellingson abandoned his child and did not terminate his parental rights before granting the adoption. A 14-day notice of an adoption hearing must be given to child s adjudicated parent.
Due process is required to allow a parent to prepare, appear, and protect their parental rights.