In Re Moore

Petitioner contends that the trial court erred in signing the order appealed from, arguing that its error was in “failing to act in the best interests” of the minor and in refusing to place the minor with her two sisters in the home of petitioner. We think the trial court erred but for reasons other than those argued.

The following legal principles regarding child custody have been well established in this jurisdiction for many years:

1. The welfare of the child in controversies involving cus tody is the polar star by which the courts must be guided in awarding custody. Chriscoe v. Chriscoe,…