In re the Custody of J.E.

[As amended by order of the Court of Appeals August 6, 2015.]

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Brown, J.

Travis and Amy Eaton appeal the trial court’s nonparental custody decree granting 50/50 split custody of their son, J.E., to Luke and Kelly Culver, J.E.’s uncle and aunt. The court found the Eatons fit parents. The Eatons mainly contend the court erred in concluding that dismissing the Culvers’ petition would result in actual detriment to J.E.’s present and future growth and development. The Culvers cross appeal, contending the court erred in failing to grant their motion to amend the pleadings to include a de facto…