Wilhelm v. Wilhelm

In custody matters, this court considers the evidence de novo and does not reverse unless the circuit court's findings of fact are clearly erroneous.4 A finding is clearly erroneous when, although there is evidence to support it, the court is left with a definite and firm conviction that the circuit court made a mistake.5 Because the question of whether the circuit court's findings are clearly erroneous turns largely on the credibility of the witnesses, we give special deference to the superior position of the trial judge to evaluate the witnesses, their testimony, and the child's best…