McDonald v. McDonald

RANDOLPH, Justice,

for the Court:

¶ 1. These three consolidated cases involve custody of children born to Michael Steven McDonald (“Steve”) and Jennifer Lee Mallory McDonald (“Jennifer”), and related issues regarding child support, visitation, child-abuse allegations, jurisdiction, and the role of a guardian ad litem (“GAL”).

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2. Two sons1 were born of the marriage. Douglas was born more than three months premature on March 29, 2000. Blake was born on March 16, 2001. In September 2002, Steve was convicted of possession of cocaine with intent to sell for a crime…