J.T. v. A.B.

J.T. (“the father”) appeals a judgment granting A.B. (“the mother”) custody of A.A.T., S.L.T., A.T., T.J.T., J.J.T., and D.K.T. (“the children”). The mother seeks an award of damages pursuant to Rule 38, Ala. R.App. P. We dismiss the appeal because the father failed to timely file his notice of appeal.

On August 23, 2004, the father, who proceeded pro se at various times during this action, petitioned the juvenile division of the Montgomery Circuit Court (“the juvenile court”), seeking custody of the children born as a result of the father’s relationship with the mother. After receiving…