Jones v. Brown

FAIR, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. “Margaret Jones” and “David Brown” had a daughter, “Christina,” out of wedlock.1 After they broke up, David took Christina and sued for custody. Margaret’s mother intervened, contending that neither natural parent was fit because of their histories of drug use. The chancery court found the natural-parent presumption intact and awarded custody to David. Margaret appeals. As the chancellor’s findings are supported by substantial evidence, we affirm.

FACTS

¶ 2. Margaret and David began an “on again, off again” romantic relationship in 2008. Christina was born in…