Court Opinion

ID: 9679965
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-24 07:14:00.300864+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T18:17:23.889416
License: Public Domain

Judith Rogers, Judge, concurring. I concur in this decision because of the importance of recognizing the preference of a natural parent in custody matters and because the opinion provides encouragement for parents to take all necessary measures to complete the family unit. However, I join this decision with some misgivings because, given the chancellor’s findings, this case may represent the unusual situation where the general preference favoring a natural parent may not precisely coincide with the best interest of the child. I would encourage the chancellor to monitor the progress of this family and to provide adequate visitation of the child with appellee as is necessary to protect the child’s best interest.