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Kemberly McAlister, Former Wife v. Mark Paul McAlister, II, Former Husband
Citations: 221 So. 3d 791; 2017 WL 2988992; 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 10178Docket: 17-0065
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; July 13, 2017; Florida; State Appellate Court
Original Court Document: View Document
The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the decision of the trial court regarding the custody arrangement for Kemberly McAlister and Mark Paul McAlister, II, following their divorce. The trial judge, after conducting a bench trial, determined that the parents would equally share custody of their six-year-old daughter. Kemberly McAlister appealed this decision, arguing that she should have been granted a greater share of custody. She cited her role as the primary caregiver during the parents' separation, her daily involvement in taking the child to school during the marriage, and her current suitability as the primary parent. The appellate court noted that the trial judge faced a challenging decision, as both parents presented valid arguments. The court emphasized the broad discretion judges possess in making custody determinations, referencing relevant case law. Since Kemberly McAlister did not demonstrate that the trial judge abused this discretion, the appellate court upheld the original ruling.