Coons-Andersen v. Andersen

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice MORRIS.

The central issue we decide in this appeal is whether appellant Lisa Coons-Andersen has standing under Texas law to seek visitation with and custody of a child born to appellee Juley Andersen, appellant’s long-time romantic partner. We conclude she does not have standing and, therefore, conclude the trial court properly dismissed her suit. We also conclude the trial court correctly granted appellee summary judgment on appellant’s breach of contract claims against appellee. Accordingly, we affirm the trial court’s judgment.

I

Appellant and appellee began their…