Ekaterina v. Blagodirova v. Jose C. Schrock

Summary

The Mississippi Supreme Court held that substantial evidence supported the chancery court's modification of primary physical custody from Blagodirova to Schrock. The court concluded that the totality of circumstances, including the child's exposure to repeated instability, harsh treatment, unsafe conduct, and pressure to conceal information, demonstrated a material change adversely affecting the child and justified applying the best-interests factors. The court reversed the Court of Appeals, reinstated the chancery court's judgment, and affirmed the custody modification.