In Re the Marriage of Sarsfield

Linda Sarsfield appeals from an order of the District Court of the Second Judicial District, Silver Bow County, in favor of her former husband, Michael Sarsfield, modifying a prior child custody decree by transferring custody of the former couple’s minor children from Linda to Michael. For the reasons stated below, we reverse the order of the trial court and remand for additional proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Michael and Linda were married in November, 1970, and remained together for approximately nine years. Two children were born of this union: Michael John, now twelve, and…