Stephen L.H. v. Sherry L.H.

CLECKLEY, Justice:

The primary issue in this case is whether the circuit court employed the correct standard of review when it entered its own findings of fact and conclusions of law that were contrary to those of the family law master. The facts of the case provide the appropriate opportunity to discuss and develop more fully the standard of review a circuit court must apply in reviewing the findings and ultimate decision of a family law master.

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JURISDICTION

Because there are still aspects of this case pending in the circuit court, we first examine sua sponte whether we have jurisdiction over…