Arnott v. Arnott
Wyoming Supreme Court
293 P.3d 440 (2012)
Relevant factsFree
Under their divorce agreement, Paula (defendant) held primary physical custody with joint legal custody shared with Jeffrey (plaintiff); when Paula announced plans to relocate with the children over 2,000 miles to Virginia, Jeffrey petitioned to modify custody, but the trial court found the good-faith move still allowed Jeffrey visitation and therefore wasn't a material change in circumstances.
IssueFree
Whether a custodial parent's relocation can constitute a material change in circumstances and warrant reconsideration of child custody in order to serve the best interests of the children.