Opinion ID: 2279745
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Heading: January 31, 1996 Hearing Permanent Custody Judgment

Text: A full hearing was held on January 31, 1996. Dr. Jemail testified. The Family Court was apparently prepared to hear evidence of any other events that had transpired since its hearing on May 12, 1995. Following the January 31, 1996 hearing, in an opinion dated February 8, 1996, the Family Court awarded the Father sole custody of the parties' two children, stating, in part: Based upon all of the evidence that was presented in this case, both at the prior hearing on May 12, 1995 and the most recent hearing on January 31, 1996, the Court concludes that sole legal custody of [the boys] should be awarded to their natural father ... and that the transition should take place immediately. In reaching this conclusion, I have reviewed all of the factors set forth in 13 Del.C. § 722 and have determined, based upon the evidence presented at these hearings, as set forth in this Opinion and in the May 18, 1995 decision, that the interests of these children will best be served by primarily residing with Father, who should be the sole custodian and decision maker with respect to these boys. The Family Court awarded the Mother visitation at least every other weekend and one night per week to the extent possible, provided that it did not interfere with school schedules or activities.