Thompson v. Gorman

MILLER, Judge.

A Texas couple, Charles and Gay Lynn Thompson, appeal the appointment of Indiana resident guardians, John and Rita Gorman, over the person of their daughter, Billy Joe Lesley Thompson. The Thomp-sons argue guardianship proceedings are not appropriate to determine whether out-of-state parents or in-state strangers should have the care and custody of a two year old child because the juvenile code preempts the guardianship statute when the potential effect of the proceedings is to terminate parental rights and authority over their child. We agree, reverse the trial court, and…