Lenz v. Lenz

OPINION

AMDAHL, Chief Justice.

The petitioner Warren H. Lenz, Jr. obtained further review of a court of appeals’ decision reversing a custody award of the minor male child of the parties to the father. We reverse and reinstate the trial court’s decision.

Warren and Connie Lenz’ short-lived and discordant marriage ended with their separation in December 1984. Their only child, Steven, was approximately 15 months old at that time. Following a bifurcated hearing on the issue of Steven’s custody, the trial court concluded that neither parent had been involved with the child enough to be found the…