Engh v. Jensen

VANDE WALLE, Chief Justice.

Tamara Jensen appealed from a judgment placing custody of her three children with James Engh, the children’s father. We reverse the judgment and remand to the trial court for specific findings and for reconsideration of custody.

Tamara and James met in Nephi, Utah. From 1980 until 1987, they were involved in a relationship but never married. During their relationship, Tamara and James had three children. They frequently moved depending upon James’ employment in the oil fields. After their separation in 1987, Tamara cared for the children in Utah, until she was…