Reider v. Schmidt

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[¶ 35.] Father argues the trial court abused its discretion in modifying his visitation schedule as punishment for his failure to comply with previous visitation orders. I agree.

[¶ 36.] “A trial court is given broad discretion when considering matters of visitation.” Hybertson v. Hybertson, 1998 SD 83, ¶ 14, 582 N.W.2d 402, 405. Accord Weber v. Weber, 529 N.W.2d 190, 191 (S.D.1995). “ ‘However, the trial court’s exercise of discretion is not uncontrolled and must have a sound and substantial basis in the testimony.’ ” Weber, 529 N.W.2d at 191 (quoting Williams v. Williams, 425 N.W.2d…