Hibbard v. Hibbard

Bryan E. Hibbard, Sr., appeals a modification of a dissolution decree changing the custody of three minor children from Hibbard to the children’s mother, Theresa Kirkland, formerly Theresa A. Hibbard. We affirm.

The Cass County District Court found that Hibbard denied the children’s mother adequate visitation with the minor children and that the denial constituted a change of circumstances sufficient to grant a change of custody.

Child custody determinations are matters initially entrusted to the discretion of the trial court, and, on appeal, although the Supreme Court reviews these cases de…