Van Driel v. Van Driel

MILLER, Chief Justice.

Appellant James Mark Van Driel (James) appeals the trial court’s award of primary physical custody of his minor children to their mother, appellee Lori Ann Van Driel (Lori), citing their mother’s lesbian relationship and the parties’ status as joint legal custodians as grounds for reversal. James also contends that the trial court erred .in separating the children from their stepbrother and half-siblings without first setting forth exceptional circumstances and clear and compelling reasons in the court’s written findings of fact and conclusions of law. We affirm.

FACTS

Jame…