Hamby v. Hamby
102 So. 3d 334
Miss. Ct. App.2012Background
- Married Shayna and Darin Hamby in 2005; child Jackson born 2006; separation in 2007; initial custody orders granted Shayna with supervised visitation for Darin; GAL appointed early in case; trial culminated in May 2011 awarding Darin sole physical custody with Shayna standard visitation; Shayna appeals alleging errors in Albright analysis and best-interest determinations.
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether parenting-skills factor was neutral under Albright analysis | Hamby | Hamby | Factor found neutral; affirmed. |
| Whether moral-fitness factor was neutral under Albright analysis | Hamby | Hamby | Factor found neutral; affirmed. |
| Whether the best interests of the child favored Darin | Hamby | Hamby | Best interests favored Darin; affirmed. |
Key Cases Cited
- Albright v. Albright, 437 So.2d 1003 (Miss. 1983) (Albright factors guide custody analysis)
- Wilson v. Wilson, 79 So.3d 551 (Miss.Ct.App.2012) (Albright framework; factors not weighed equally)
- McDonald v. McDonald, 39 So.3d 868 (Miss.2010) (review standard for findings of fact/clear error)
- Davis v. Stevens, 85 So.3d 943 (Miss.Ct.App.2012) (sibling considerations in custody; best interests)
- Carr v. Carr, 480 So.2d 1120 (Miss.1985) (moral fitness may be considered but not sole determinant)
- Sumrall v. Sumrall, 970 So.2d 254 (Miss.Ct.App.2007) (sibling relations in custody considerations)
- Wells v. Wells, 35 So.3d 1250 (Miss.Ct.App.2010) (sibling separation as one factor)
- Kimbrough v. Kimbrough, 76 So.3d 715 (Miss.Ct.App.2011) (custody discretion in weighing factors)
- Blakely v. Blakely, 88 So.3d 798 (Miss.Ct.App.2012) (parenting skills and alienation evidence)
- Smullins v. Smullins, 77 So.3d 119 (Miss.Ct.App.2011) (sober for custody determination)
- Staggs v. Staggs, 919 So.2d 112 (Miss.Ct.App.2005) (custody and moral fitness considerations)