Keel v. Keel

In this child custody case, the trial court denied a petition to transfer custody of two minor children from their mother to their father. The father’s appeal raises two issues: (1) whether the trial court employed the correct test for deciding when a change in custody is warranted, and (2) whether the trial court considered all evidence relevant to a change in custody. We think the trial court employed an erroneous test and excluded relevant evidence. Therefore, we will reverse and remand this case for further proceedings.

Clarence and Linda Keel were married in July 1966. Three children were…