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Neutral Court Opinion Mar 01, 2026

Paternity: Ashley Eilene Franklin v. Brent Ashton Fifer, II

── Paternity: Ashley Eilene Franklin v. Brent Ashton Fifer, II ── Case No.: 23A-JP-02416 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: April 22, 2024 Author: Judge Leanna Weissmann County of Origin: Elkhart Category: Juvenile Decision: Affirmed Judge Mathias and Judge Tavitas concur In January 2023, Father petitioned to establish paternity rights to Child. Within a month, on February 16, the trial court ordered, temporarily, joint legal custody for Mother and Father and primary physical custody for Mother. The trial court also ordered each party to undergo drug tests. Mother did not comply with this requirement and was eventually found to be in contempt.
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Leanna Weissmann Indiana Court of Appeals Judge Melissa May Indiana Court of Appeals Judge
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