McLaughlin v. McLaughlin

I. NATURE OF CASE

Rebecca L. McLaughlin, now known as Rebecca L. Sheets, is a custodial parent who has remarried and wishes to move to Huron, South Dakota, with her child because of her new husband’s employment. Chadd McLaughlin, her former husband and father of the child, opposed the application for removal, and the district court denied Rebecca’s application. She appeals. We determine that Rebecca satisfied her burden of showing a legitimate reason for the removal and that it was in the best interests of the child to continue living with her. Accordingly, we reverse.

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The…