Patnode v. Urette

*1244¶ 1. Father, Garisson Urette, appeals the superior court's order amending the parent-child contact order. We find that the court improperly modified the original parent-child contact order without the necessary finding of a real, substantial, and unanticipated change in circumstances. Additionally, we find that granting mother, Lisa Patnode, sole authority to sign releases and waivers of liability was an improper infringement on father's parental rights. Accordingly, we reverse.

¶ 2. In July 2011, the superior court issued the original order regarding parental rights and responsibilities and…