DiGiovanna v. St. George

Opinion

KATZ, J.

In Roth v. Weston, 259 Conn. 202, 789 A.2d 431 (2002), this court held that the legislature could, consistent with due process, authorize a nonparent to obtain visitation with a minor child over a fit parent’s objection if the nonparent alleges and proves by clear and convincing evidence that he or she has a parent-like relationship with the child and that the child would suffer harm akin to abuse and neglect if that relationship is not permitted to continue. The present case calls on this court to consider whether a trial court may deny a nonparent’s application for visitation…