Reaves v. Reaves

This is a child custody case.

When the parties were divorced, the mother was awarded custody of the parties' minor child. About two years later, the parties agreed that the child should live with the father. After the child had lived with the father for about one year, the father petitioned the trial court for a modification of custody, which was granted. The mother appeals.

The dispositive issue on appeal is whether the trial court abused its discretion in modifying the child custody award. We find no abuse of discretion and affirm.

Viewing the record with the attendant presumptions, the…