In Hassenstab, the father petitioned for the custody of his daughter, alleging that his ex-wife is a lesbian and openly dating other woman. Further, the father argued that the mother committed suicide before marriage suffered psychological difficulties and consuming alcohol, failure to provide a stable home environment for the child; therefore, she was morally and mentally an unfit mother. The court those allegations were not warranted, but the child’s desire where to live, it’s the child’s best interest. Here, the Court questioned the child and …show more content…
Both testified that their parents would serve as supplemental care givers to Zach when they were at work or unable to fulfill their parental obligations. Tim admitted that the only problem he had with Beth retaining permanent custody of Zach was his belief that she engaged in homosexual activity. The trial court awarded the father custody of the child and the mother appealed. The appellate court cited Albright, reversed the case and enumerated the criteria of the “best interest” of a