In the Interest of J.G.W.

OPINION

ROSS, Justice.

Pamela Walker Carter and Lanny Walker were divorced in July 1997. They had two minor children, J.G.W. and S.E.W., now ages eleven and nine, respectively. In connection with custody proceedings following the divorce, Lanny sought child support and healthcare insurance from Pamela and also filed certain tort claims against Pamela and her new husband, Loren Carter. The trial court granted Pamela and Loren’s motion for partial summary judgment on the tort claims and dismissed all of Lanny’s claims. Lanny now appeals that judgment to this Court.

During the pendency of the…