Court Of Appeals Vacates Trial Court Order Modifying Custody Based Solely On In Camera Interview
The Trial Court erred when it effectively changed physical custody based solely on an in camera interview with the children without making findings regarding whether the change would alter the established custodial environment and applying the appropriate burden of proof, whether modification was in the children’s best interests.
Failing To Interview Children In Custody Case Was Not Reversible Error
Even though the trial court did not conduct an interview with the parties’ children regarding their custody preferences, the decision to grant the plaintiff-mother sole legal custody was appropriate.