Brian Ott v. Haley Runa

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed the superior court's relocation-related custody modification awarding the mother primary physical custody if she moved to Washington, while preserving joint legal custody. It held that the superior court applied the correct two-step relocation framework, properly evaluated the mother's motives and the child's best interests, and did not improperly reweigh the original custody findings or disregard the child's extended-family ties. No separate opinions were filed.