In the Interest of R.C.

Walton, J.:

Carlyle, the natural father of R.C., D.C., M.C., S.C., and C.C., appeals the district court’s denial of his motion to obtain custody of his children. He argues that the trial court erred by giving precedent consideration to the best interests of the child rule over the parental preference doctrine in a child in need of care action. We affirm.

Carlyle was married to Viola, the natural mother of R.C., D.C., M.C., S.C., and C.C., on June 15, 1978. They separated in June 1989, and Viola commenced divorce proceedings shortly thereafter. The children remained in her custody after the…