Legal Opinion

Tompkins v. Tompkins

Alaska Supreme Court

Decided July 17, 1998No. S-8373Published

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

FABE, Justice.

I. .INTRODUCTION

This appeal requires us to review the superior court’s determination in a dispute between two capable parents, Eric and Delynn Tompkins, over the custody of their three children. The superior court decided that, on balance, Delynn was better able to meet the children’s social and emotional needs and to provide them with continuity in their environment. It also concluded that Delynn’s conduct toward her first husband demonstrated that she would be dedicated to assuring that the children maintained a strong, healthy relationship with Eric. The court…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Vachon v. PuglieseAlaska Supreme Court · 1996
  2. Oceanview Homeowners Ass'n v. Quadrant Construction & EngineeringAlaska Supreme Court · 1984
  3. Oakes v. Peter Pan Bakers, Inc.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1965
  4. Brosnan v. BrosnanAlaska Supreme Court · 1991
  5. Morel v. MorelAlaska Supreme Court · 1982

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