Legal Opinion

ND McN. v. RJH, SR.

District of Columbia Court of Appeals

Decided September 3, 2009No. 06-FM-481PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

RUIZ, Associate Judge:

N. McN. appeals the award of primary physical custody of her two children during the school year to the children’s father, appellee, R.J.H., Sr. On appeal, she argues that the trial court erred in basing its decision on an in camera interview with the children outside the presence of appellant or her counsel, and without any recording of the interview available to them or to this court. Appellant also argues that the trial court erred in finding that one of the boys was “at risk” under her care. We agree that in camera interviews, even if permitted, must be recorded. We…

2Cases cited15 opinions

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