Luna v. Luna

SANDSTROM, Justice.

[¶ 1] Michael Luna appeals from an amended judgment modifying and awarding custody of a minor child to Darla Luna. Because the district court had jurisdiction, and the change of custody was in the child’s best interests, we affirm the decision of the district court.

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[¶ 2] Michael and Darla Luna were married in 1988 and divorced in February 1994 in Minot, North Dakota. The parties were granted “joint custody” of their daughter, born on November 8, 1988, with primary physical custody awarded to Michael Luna. 1 In December 1994, upon his separation from active Air Force duty,…