Trosset ex rel. R.E. v. Susan A.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Brian D. Burns, J.

The Attorney for the Child filed a petition to modify an order of this court on October 7, 2010. Respondent mother filed a motion to dismiss the petition, which was made returnable for submission of papers. The court has considered the papers filed in support of the motion as well as the papers in opposition filed by the petitioner and respondent father.

Respondent alleges that the Attorney for the Child lacks standing to file a petition concerning custody on behalf of the child. Despite arguments to the contrary, respondent’s position is not an…