Amalie E. Singletary, Appellant v. Joseph E. Singletary, Appellee

Summary

The court affirmed the circuit court's transfer of sole custody to the father and vacated the court of appeals' contrary decision. It held that the relocation presumption applies only when a parent has sole or primary custody, not when the parties have a true joint-custody arrangement, and that the circuit court properly applied the material-change and best-interest analysis. The court also concluded that the circuit court adequately articulated its reasoning. Justice Baker, joined by Justice Hart, dissented and would have applied the relocation presumption and remanded for reconsideration.