Glass v. Glass’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

10 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 10 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “Both parties recognize limitations in the current parenting time schedules, although for different reasons. The court finds that the current practices are not working for either of them, leaving the children with less than optimal time with Ralf. It also exposes the children to controversies between the parties about parenting time. In addition, the Judgment indicates that Ralf is -to exercise monthly parenting time in Grand Forks, ND. Since neither of the parties lives in Grand Forks, ND there is no logical reason why Ralf should be required to exercise parenting time in Grand Forks, ND. Accordingly, the court finds there has been a material change in circumstances justifying a modification of parenting time. That modification would be beneficial to the children, and in the children’s best interests so that they maintain a healthy relationship with their father, Ralf. '”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Schurmann v. Schurmann

2. “First, the best interests of the child factors must be gauged against the backdrop of the stability of the child’s relationship with the custodial parent, because that stability is the primary concern in a change of custody proceeding. Second, after balancing the child’s best interests and stability with the custodial parent, the trial court must conclude that a change in the status quo is required. A child is presumed to be better off with the custodial parent, and close calls should be resolved in favor of continuing custody. A change should only be made when the reasons for transferring custody substantially outweigh the child’s stability with the custodial parent.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Seay v. Seay

3. “a. On the basis of facts that have arisen since the prior order or which were unknown to the court at the time of the prior order, a material change has occurred in the circumstances of the child or the parties; and b. The modification is necessary to serve the best interests of the child.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Topolski v. Topolski