Barstad v. Frazier

Wanda K. Frazier appeals from a judgment awarding legal custody of her eight-year-old natural son, Michael Frazier, to her mother, Theol A. Barstad. Wanda contends that the trial court applied an erroneous legal standard in determining Michael’s custody, and that the record fails to support a determination of compelling circumstances to justify the custody award. Because we conclude that the trial court applied the correct legal standard and that the record supports its determination that compelling circumstances exist, we affirm the judgment.

Custody matters are highly discretionary, and a…