Sturgis v. Sturgis

Flaintiff appeals the trial court’s ruling on defendant’s motion for a change in custody. Flaintiff specifically challenges the trial court’s failure to hold a de novo hearing on her motion for termination of defendant’s parental rights and the trial court’s order reinstating defendant’s parenting time. For the reasons set forth, we affirm in part and reverse in part.

Flaintiff argues that the trial court erred by denying her a de novo hearing on the subject of her termination motion. “Whether there is a statutory requirement for a hearing de novo ... is a question of law calling for *708review de…