Legal Opinion

Henderson v. Henderson

Court of Appeals of North Carolina

Decided March 5, 1996No. COA94-1347Published

1Opinion of the Court

McGEE, Judge.

A trial judge is vested with wide discretionary power in custody proceedings. Green v. Green, 54 N.C. App. 571, 573, 284 S.E.2d 171, 173 (1981). “The normal rule in regard to the custody of children is that where there is competent evidence to support a judge’s finding of fact, a judgment supported by such findings will not be disturbed on appeal.” Id. Plaintiff argues the trial court erred by: 1) failing to make appropriate findings of fact regarding the alleged sexual abuse of the daughter; 2) allowing the guardian ad litem to testify as to her opinion regarding the abuse…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Matter of PeirceCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1981
  2. Matter of Custody of PealSupreme Court of North Carolina · 1982
  3. Dixon v. DixonCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1984
  4. Green v. GreenCourt of Appeals of North Carolina · 1981

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