De Facto Parentage

 De facto parentage cases are still relatively new. Those are cases when a third party, such as a grandparent or step-parent or somebody connected to children, have established a parent/child relationship with a child. Those cases require the party to show that they have standing to proceed as a de facto parent, and if the Court agrees, then they will have an opportunity to litigate a case and get an order that would grant the parental rights.