T.P.D. v. A.C.D.

OPINION

MATTHEWS, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

This case involves a paternity disestablishment action. Although appellant (Tom)1 is not the biological father of nine-year-old Allie, the superior court held that he is her legal father by operation of the doctrine of laches. Tom’s appeal presents the question whether a parental relationship may be established by laches. The cross-appeal presented by CSED on its own behalf and on behalf of Alice, Tom’s former wife and Allie’s mother, challenges the court’s conclusion that Allie was aware that Tom was not her biological father; CSED therefore…