L.J. v. A.S.

CASANUEVA, Chief Judge.

L.J. is the undisputed biological father of the minor at issue in this paternity action who was conceived while the mother, A.S., was married to another man. L.J. has repeatedly petitioned for a finding of paternity, custody, and other relief, the latest of which was dismissed summarily because the circuit court found that he lacked standing as a matter of law. We reverse and write to explain why the unusual circumstances in this case require that he be given an opportunity to establish that he has standing.

Background

A.S. married M.A., a foreign national, on October 23,…