M.L.S. v. T.H.-S.

OPINION BY OLSON, J.:

T.H.-S. ("Mother") appeals from the December 19, 2017 order granting her and M.L.S. ("Stepfather") joint legal custody of K.M.H. ("Child").1 We hold that Stepfather, a member of our nation's armed forces stationed away from Mother and Child, stands in loco parentis to Child. Accordingly, we affirm.

The factual background of this case is as follows. In December 2005, Mother gave birth to Child. C.H., Mother's late husband, was Child's biological father. After C.H.'s death, Mother married Stepfather. In July 2013, A.S. was born of this matrimonial bond. The parties were in…