In Re The Paternity of C.J.A.: G.C. (Mother) v. T.A. (Father)

I respectfully dissent from the majority's conclusion that the order is a final judgment. "The authority of the Indiana Supreme Court and Court of Appeals to exercise appellate jurisdiction is generally limited to appeals from final judgments." Ramsey v. Moore, 959 N.E.2d 246, 251 (Ind.2012) (quoting Allstate Ins. Co. v. Fields, 842 N.E.2d 804, 806 (Ind.2006), reh'g denied ). We have the duty to determine whether we have jurisdiction over an appeal before proceeding to determine the rights of the parties on the merits. Allstate Ins. Co. v. Scrogham, 801 N.E.2d 191, 198 (Ind.Ct.App.2004),…