Father's petition for legitimation was not only denied, but his parental rights were terminated as well. Father then filed a motion for new trial, which was denied without an oral hearing. 

The Court of Appeals held that because the above-styled case was a legitimation action, the superior court lacked jurisdiction to terminate Father's parental rights. Additionally, a superior court only has jurisdiction to consider the termination of a putative father's parental rights in connection with adoption proceedings. For the foregoing reasons, the Court of Appeals reversed this portion of the superior court's ruling.  

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