Pinnock v. Whyte

Xernona Pinnock (“Pinnock”) appeals from a final judgment of paternity, paternal responsibility, parenting plan, time-sharing schedule and child support (“Final Judgment”). 1

Because Pinnock’s due process rights were violated by the trial court expanding the scope of the scheduled hearing without notice, we reverse.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Appellee, Warren Whyte (“Whyte”), filed a Petition for the Determination of Paternity. Pinnock filed an answer to the petition. The trial court referred the parties to mediation, and the parties reached a partial mediated settlement agreement. The…