A-22-0080, Emmett Hughes (appellant) v. Lexus Christensen
Hall County, District Court, Judge John H. Marsh
Attorney for Appellant: Self-Represented at Oral Argument; Mitchell C. Stehlik (Stehlik Law Firm), Limited Scope—Briefs Only
Attorney for Appellee: David V. Chipman (Monzón, Guerra & Chipman)
Child Custody Action; In Loco Parentis
Action Taken by Trial Court: Hughes, alleging in loco parentis status, sought custody or visitation rights over his ex-girlfriend’s son; Christensen is Hughes’ ex-girlfriend. Following trial, the district court found that Hughes was no longer in loco parentis to Christensen’s son and dismissed his complaint.
Assignments of Error on Appeal: Hughes claims that the district court erred when it found that he was no longer in loco parentis to Christensen’s son, failed to grant him custody or visitation rights, and refused to allow him to present evidence regarding Christensen’s parental unfitness.