W.N. v. S.M.

RECKTENWALD, C.J., NAKAYAMA, McKENNA, POLLACK, AND WILSON, JJ.

OPINION OF THE COURT BY POLLACK, J.

*485I. INTRODUCTION

In our previous decision in this case, A.A. v. B.B., 139 Hawai'i 102, 384 P.3d 878 (2016), we vacated the final judgment of the family court denying the petition of A.A. (hereafter W.N.) for joint custody of a minor child with B.B. (hereafter S.M.). The case was remanded to the family court with instructions that it determine whether W.N. established a prima facie case of de facto custody, and if so, that the court render a custody award in the child's best interest.

On remand, the…