Medellin v. Dillon

Hector Medellin and Patricia Medellin Dillon were divorced in Texas in 1977. Patricia was made managing conservator of the couple’s minor daughter. Hector was named possessory conservator and given 30 days annual visitation rights. Subsequently, Patricia and the child moved to Louisiana where they resided continuously during the two and one-half years prior to this lawsuit.

While the child was visiting him in Houston in July 1980, Hector filed a motion to modify the managing conservatorship. He alleged that the child’s circumstances had changed materially and that retention of Patricia as…