Elliott v. Settje
Alaska Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
CARPENETI, Justice.
I. INTRODUCTION
'Trene Elliott appeals the superior court's ruling to grant Ronald Settje joint physical custody of their two-year-old daughter Kessa according to a schedule that alternates custody every two to three days. Because the trial court did not abuse its discretion in awarding joint physical custody or in devising a custody schedule to minimize the time Kessa is separated from each parent, we affirm.
II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS
Kessa Elliott is the daughter of Trene Elliott and Ronald Sette. Kessa was born on February 5, 1999. She is a happy and well-adjusted…
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