Clifton v. Shannon

FAIR, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Dawn Clifton appeals a judgment transferring physical custody of her daughter to Thomas Shannon, her father. Because the chancellor failed to make findings of fact required for a proper determination of custody, we reverse and remand the chancery court’s judgment.

FACTS

¶ 2. Thomas and Dawn were divorced in DeSoto County, Mississippi, in 1999. Dawn was awarded custody of their daughter Ashley who was born on May 16, 1996. Both parents were given joint legal custody, and Thomas was awarded reasonable visitation.

¶ 3. Dawn moved to Colorado in December 2005, and shortly…