Court Opinion

ID: 9733720
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-26 17:15:24.446186+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T15:28:24.594736
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HENDERSON, Justice
(concurring in result).
Although I disagreed with the majority opinion in Kolb by formal dissent, it is the majority viewpoint, and thus the law, of this state. I would continue to opt for the substantial change of circumstances but that is a singular viewpoint in this Court. Many jurisdictions, however, agree with my minority viewpoint.
However, under the substantial change of circumstances rule, it is my opinion that there did exist a substantial change of circumstances in this case which justified a change of custody to the father. There were extensive facts, considered by Judge Kean, which demonstrate that he considered the best interests of the child, and particularly the child’s moral, intellectual, and temporal welfare. Holforty v. Holforty, 272 N.W.2d 810 (S.D.1978).