In Re the Marriage of Whipp

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Lockett, J.;

The issue on appeal is whether there was a material change of circumstances sufficient to justify a change in custody of the parties5 minor child and whether that change was in the child’s best interests. The district court concluded a change in custody was appropriate. The Court of Appeals reversed, finding the district court had not articulated findings of fact to support its conclusion. We granted review.

FACTS:

Christian and Kimberly Whipp were divorced on December 30, 1993. The parties were granted joint custody of their minor daughter,…