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Baby Vanessa: Mills wants his mom to raise girl
DAYTON — The father of Baby Vanessa says his mother is willing to raise his daughter, according to a statement released by his attorney Monday, July 26.
Benjamin Mills, 39, of Dayton maintains that he never consented to the adoption of Vanessa, who lives with her adoptive mother, Stacey Doss, 45, in California. Mills has three children with Andrea Conley, 31, who lives in Riverside. Conley supports Doss’ efforts to finalize the adoption.
Mills’ mother, Rena Jordan, has had legal custody of Mills’ two other children with Conley since 2008, according to the statement released by Legal Aid of Western Ohio attorney Elizabeth Gorman, who represents Mills.
That statement also quotes Cristy Oakes, who represents Jordan. Oakes’ statement identifies Jordan as a retired school teacher.
“At this time, Ms. Jordan is ready, willing and able to take custody of her granddaughter,” Oakes said. “She wants to raise her granddaughter with her two siblings in a loving, caring environment.
Gorman said that Mills wants to start a relationship with Vanessa and to bond with her family. She also said that Mills and Jordan both believe that “the custody issues involving their daughter and granddaughter are private and should be resolved in the court and not in the media.”
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