B.J. v. J.D.

OPINION

FABE, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

This appeal involves a dispute between B.J. and J.D. over the custody of V.J., B.J.’s daughter. The court awarded primary physical custody to J.D., who is not the child’s biological father, and B.J. appeals. She argues that the superior court lacked jurisdiction over the case and that it applied the wrong standard in awarding custody. Because the superior court properly assumed jurisdiction under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (UCCJA) and made factual findings consistent with the “welfare of the child” test that is applicable to a custody suit…