Leritz v. DeBurra

¶1 A trial court granted nonparental custody of C.D. to his maternal aunt and uncle after finding that returning C.D. to his parents would result in actual detriment to the child’s growth and development. C.D.’s father, Christopher DeBurra, appeals the custody award. He contends that the evidence is insufficient to establish that he is an unfit parent. He also contends that the trial court erred in denying his request for a continuance on the morning of the trial and that the guardian ad litem (GAL) failed to fulfill her duties under the superior court guardian ad litem rules (GALR). We…