Opinion ID: 2507848
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 11

Heading: The child custody order

Text: Finally, Robert appeals from the district court order concerning child custody. Matters of custody, including visitation, rest in the district court's sound discretion. [45] This court will not disturb the district court's judgment concerning child custody absent a clear abuse of discretion. [46] A two-prong test has been applied in addressing modifications to child custody arrangements. [47] A change of primary physical custody is warranted only when: (1) the circumstances of the parents have been materially altered; and (2) the child's welfare would be substantially enhanced by the change. [48] Here, the district court's order did not include the court's reasoning for denying Robert's motion to change custody. Even so, the parties have had a strained relationship regarding the care of their child since the divorce was entered in 1998. The record does not reveal that any significant change has occurred since the 1999 child custody stipulation was entered. Accordingly, the district court did not abuse its discretion when it denied Robert's motion to change custody.