Conrad v. Atkins

I would respectfully dissent from the majority’s conclusion that the trial court erred when it did not enter an order granting Brett’s request for his visitation and contact with Patrick.

I begin by summarizing the perspective from which we review the appeal of that *889decision. Neither party requested, and the trial court did not make sua sponte, findings of fact and conclusions thereon pursuant to Indiana Trial Rule 52(A) with respect to Brett’s motion seeking an order of visitation. “In the absence of special findings, we review a trial court decision as a general judgment and, without…