Legal Opinion

Jenkins v. Handel

Alaska Supreme Court

Decided October 13, 2000No. S-9122PublishedCited by 58 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

CARPENETI, Justice.

I, INTRODUCTION

Erma Jenkins appeals the superior court's denial of her motion to modify custody. Because the superior court carefully considered and weighed the factors relevant to the best interests of the children, we conclude that the superior court did not abuse its discretion. We therefore affirm.

II, FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

A. Facts

Erma Jenkins and John Handel lived together for approximately ten years. While living in Thorne Bay, they had two children, AH., born May 4, 1988, and LH., born March 27, 1985. Jenkins and Handel never married. The children have lived in…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. S.N.E. v. R.L.B.Alaska Supreme Court · 1985
  2. Gratrix v. GratrixAlaska Supreme Court · 1982
  3. Veazey v. VeazeyAlaska Supreme Court · 1977
  4. Reid v. WilliamsAlaska Supreme Court · 1998
  5. King v. KingAlaska Supreme Court · 1970

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3Cited by58 opinions

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