Saffir v. Wheeler

BOLGER, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

A mother wishes to relocate with her daughter to New York. She sought primary custody, alleging that the father's drinking and busy schedule made him an improper guardian for their two-year-old. The superior court concluded that it was in the child's best interests to remain in Alaska, in her father's custody. The mother appeals, arguing that the superior court erred in its analysis.

Because the superior court did not properly consider the effect of separating the child from her mother, we vacate its custody order and remand for further analysis. However we…