Nielsen v. Nielsen

Although the record contains no formal findings of fact and conclusion of law, the evidence presented appears to support the trial judge’s apparent conclusion that defendant’s lifestyle, both economic and moral, is somewhat inferior to that of the plaintiff. However, the record is devoid of any evidence whatsoever as to the effect, if any, of defendant’s lifestyle upon the best interests of Jimmy. Thus, it becomes further apparent that the trial judge simply drew a broad inference, without any evidence in support thereof, that the defendant’s lifestyle did, in fact, adversely affect the best…