Shore v. Shore

Appellant father filed an action for change of custody in August 1981, alleging a substantial change in conditions affecting the welfare of the minor child. The trial court referred the matter to the juvenile court for investigation and recommendations. The investigation was completed by November 1982, and the juvenile court probation officer recommended that custody be changed to the father. The parties filed letter briefs with the court in December. In June 1983, there having been no ruling by the trial court, the father obtained a rule nisi for a hearing in July to present new evidence.…