In re N.R.

ORDER

On February 29, 2012, immediately following oral argument in this appeal, this court issued an order directing that a new trial before an associate judge of the Family Court be scheduled forthwith in accordance with our earlier mandate. The order further stated that an opinion would follow. In re N.R., 41 A.3d 1219 (D.C.2012).

The Family Court promptly assigned the matter to Associate Judge Dalton, who held a status and scheduling conference on March 12, 2012. Prior to the agreed-upon trial date, however, the parties settled all outstanding issues, thereby obviating the need for a trial…