Abernathy v. Collins

EDWARD R. ARDINI, JR., JUDGE

Introduction

Sunny P. Collins (“Collins”) appeals from the judgment entered in the Circuit Court of Jackson County granting joint physical and joint legal custody of the parties’ daughter. Because the trial court failed to make statutorily required findings, we reverse and remand to the trial court.

Factual and Procedural Background

Collins and Mark A. Abernathy (“Abernathy”) began a relationship in 2005 and, in 2009, Collins gave birth to a child. The couple separated in 2012, with Collins maintaining custody of the child. Several years after their separation, an…