Everett v. Parker

OPINION BY

BECK, J.:

¶ 1 Leslie Mabie Parker (Mother) appeals an order of the trial court finding her in contempt of a custody order, and transferring custody of S.M., a three-year-old child, to Thomas Everett (Father). Because notice of the contempt and custody hearing was deficient, we find that the trial court abused its discretion. Accordingly, we vacate the order and remand.

FACTS & PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶2 Mother and Father are the natural parents of S.M. By order of the trial court dated November 23, 2004, Mother had primary physical custody of S.M. Father was entitled to periods of partial…