M.J.P. v. J.G.P.

No. 54897.

640 P.2d 966 (1982)

M.J.P., Appellant, v. J.G.P., Appellee.

Supreme Court of Oklahoma.

February 2, 1982.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Phil Frazier, Frazier, Smith & Farris, Tulsa, for appellant.

Jarboe, Thompson, Thornbrugh & Holmes by P. Thomas Thornbrugh, Tulsa, for appellee.


DOOLIN, Justice:

The question before us is whether this acknowledged, open homosexual relationship involving the custodial parent was shown by the facts to be sufficient change of condition to warrant modification of a child custody order? We answer in the affirmative. The factual situation is before us for the first time. Our decision is controlled, as in all custody cases, with protecting and providing for the best interests of the child.

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