James R. Eaton v. Kelly L. Paradis

Majority: SAUFLEY, C.J., and ALEXANDER, LEVY, SILVER, MEAD, GORMAN, and JABAR, JJ.

Concurrence: ALEXANDER and LEVY, JJ.

SILVER, J.

[¶ 1] Andrea L. Brown, the mother of James R. Eaton, appeals from an order of the District Court (Ellsworth, Romei, J.) denying her petition for de facto parental rights with respect to her grandchildren. Brown argues that the court erred in concluding that she failed to present sufficient evidence of her status as a de facto parent to establish that she has standing in a parental rights and responsibilities proceeding. We vacate the judgment and remand the case to…