Tingen v. Tingen

(Pro Tempore).

This is an appeal from the child custody portion of a decree of divorce granted to defendant. The mother was awarded custody of a boy, age 15, and the father was awarded custody of a girl, age 13, and two boys, ages 12 and 7. This court is required to try the suit anew on the record. OBS 19.125(3). In determining custody, we are required to consider the best interests of the children and the conduct and moral standards of the parties. OBS 107.100(1).

In determining the best interests of a child in a custody dispute the court ought to consider all the relevant factors. These, as…