Lashbrook v. Lashbrook

OPINION

MATTHEWS, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

This is an appeal from a child custody modification order. The superior court granted the opposed motion to modify custody without a hearing on the best interests of the children. We vacate the order and remand for a hearing on the motion.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Miehaela Lashbrook filed for divorce from Gary Lashbrook on July 29, 1994. Miehaela alleged, among other things, that Gary was not fit to have custody of their two daughters, Jessica and Kaela, ages five and three, because he is an alcoholic prone to violent outbursts. Gary was…