In Re the Marriage of Wang

I dissent. I would reverse and remand for specific findings on Laurie’s allegations that Michael’s religious beliefs adversely affect Laurie’s relationship with Jesse. The Court cites Lorenz v. Lorenz (1990), 242 Mont. 62, 788 P.2d 328, for the proposition that a district court need not make specific findings on each statutory factor in determining best interest of children under § 40-4-212, MCA, but need only address the essential and determining facts upon which it rests its conclusion. I do not disagree with that proposition. However, I do believe that the district court must address the…