IN THE MATTER OF D. V. L.

Guardianship — Special Immigrant Juvenile status — Motion for findings of fact

This appeal arises from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County denying S. S. D. L. R.’s petition for appointment as guardian of his nephew, D.V.L., 1 as well as Mr. D. L. R.’s request that the court make factual findings as to D.V.L.’s eligibity for Special Immigrant Juvenile status. Mr. D. L. R. (hereafter “Uncle”) has appealed and raises two issues for our review, which we have rephrased slightly: 1. Did the circuit court err by denying Uncle’s petition for guardianship? 2. Did the circuit court err in denying Uncle’s motion for findings of fact regarding D.V.L.’s eligibility for Special Immigrant Juvenile status? For the reasons that follow, we will …

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