Nierenhausen v. United States of America

Opinion

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

PASCHA STOIT NIERENHAUSEN, )

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Plaintiff, )

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v. ) Civil Action No. 25-2300 (UNA)

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THE UNITED STATES, et al., )

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Defendants. )

MEMORANDUM OPINION

This matter is before the Court on consideration of Plaintiff’s application to proceed in forma pauperis (ECF No. 2), and pro se Complaint (ECF No. 1). The Court GRANTS the application and DISMISSES the complaint and this civil action without prejudice.

As best the Court can tell, having reviewed the complaint and exhibits, this action pertains to the custody of Plaintiff’s daughter. Generally, “a federal court will not take jurisdiction over a case if that would require it to grant a divorce, determine alimony or support obligations, or resolve parental conflicts over the custody of their children.” Bennett v. Bennett, 682 F.2d 1039, 1042 (D.C. Cir. 1982) (citations omitted); see Ankenbrandt v. Richards, 504 U.S. 689, 703 (1992). Matters regarding the interests of Plaintiff’s daughter are “within the peculiar province, experience, and competence of the state courts.” Bennett, 682 F.2d at 1039.

Because the Court lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the complaint and this civil action must be dismissed. An Order is issued separately.

/s/

JIA M. COBB

United States District Judge DATE: August 28, 2025