Ward v. Dones

Frederick Ward, former husband of Nahir I. Dones, appeals the trial court’s acceptance of Dones’ exceptions to the General Magistrate’s report. We reverse because the trial court erroneously vacated the General Magistrate’s determination even though it was based upon competent substantial evidence.

Ward alleges Dones violated a parental planning schedule included in the final judgment dissolving the parties’ marriage. The planning schedule provides the child shall be “free of negative comments and behavior by one parent about the other.” In December .2009, Ward sought contempt against Dones…