Hopper v. Hopper’s Empirical Analysis

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16 state decisions

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1. “[Chris's] equal rights were prejudiced by [Suzanne] absconding with [Caidan] in violation of I.C. § 18-4506 and obtaining an unfounded domestic violence order in Montana restricting [Chris's] ability to maintain a relationship with [Caidan]. Glossing over these facts and going to the end result that [Suzanne] has a greater relationship with [Caidan] than [Chris] creates an untenable condition. If permitted to stand, the lesson from this case is that the law may be disregarded, a crime committed, falsehoods told, and advantage gained from the misconduct. The proceedings should not have been allowed to continue for the duration with [Suzanne] holding [Caidan] out of state while gaining all of the evidentiary benefits of an enhanced relationship with [Caidan] to the detriment of [Chris]. [Suzanne] should have been ordered to return [Caidan] to Idaho where [Chris] might exercise his rights as an equal parent and have this case decided with the underlying legal and social principle that it is the best interests of a child to have a continuing relationship with both parents. The error that initially occurred has been exacerbated by the lapse of time as these proceedings have taken place. That is a misfortune that follows from the conduct of [Suzanne] and the failure of remedial action at the earliest stage of this case. Continuing misfortunes will accumulate if the advantage gained by [the misconduct] in this case is allowed to continue contrary to the fundamental social and crimin”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Boe v. Boe

2. “The magistrate judge stated that the arrangement did not satisfy 'the court's sense of justice' as between the parties but concluded that Caidan's interests would best be served by remaining in Suzanne's custody during the pendency of the case, subject to substantial visitation by Chris.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Boe v. Boe

3. “Suzanne had historically been the primary parent and the one with whom Caidan had spent more time, noting that children of that age need stability and consistency, including a stable relationship with a primary caregiver.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Boe v. Boe