Kenney v. Kenney

GRAHAM, Judge.

The principal question presented is whether the mother presented sufficient evidence and the court found sufficient facts to show a material change in the circumstances affecting the welfare of the two oldest children. It is well established in this State that a change of circumstances affecting the welfare of the child must be shown before an order relating to the child’s custody may be modified. G.S. 50-13.7; Shepherd v. Shepherd, 273 N.C. 71, 159 S.E. 2d 357; In re Harrell, 11 N.C. App. 351, 181 S.E. 2d 188; In re Poole, 8 N.C. App. 25, 173 S.E. 2d 545; Rothman v. Rothman, 6…