In re Shaffer

By Judge Melvin R. Hughes, Jr.

This matter is before the court on an appeal noted by Ms. Shaffer-Farrar from the Juvenile Court. That court ordered that physical custody shall be with Mr. Hill, the subject child’s father.

Before this court, mother, Ms. Shaffer-Farrar, testified concerning her desire for physical custody. Father, Mr. Hill, likewise testified concerning why custody should remain with him. Afterwards, the court conducted an in camera interview of the child in chambers with the guardian ad litem present.

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