The applicant, the great aunt of a 14-year-old child (S.K.), sought a final order for primary residence and sole decision-making responsibility for S.K. The respondent parents failed to file an Answer and did not attend the proceedings, leading to an uncontested trial.
The court found the conditions for an uncontested trial were met and, considering the child's best interests, granted the applicant's requests for primary residence and sole decision-making authority.
The court also ordered virtual parenting time for the mother at the child's discretion and in-person parenting time for both parents at the applicant's discretion, in consultation with the child, to ensure safety.
Nominal costs of $1000 were awarded against the respondent parents.
