In Re the Marriage of Mikelson

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• finding that any changes since the divorce were “not substantial enough to support modification of the custody award”
• comparing actions of two prospective, white adoptive parents in terms of contributions each had made toward helping black foster child develop sense of racial identity
• comparing actions of two prospective, white adoptive parents in terms of contributions each had made toward helping black foster child develop sense of racial identity
• noting the children “are relatively well adjusted in spite of the tension and conflict between their parents” in affirming the trial court’s finding that any change in circumstances did not rise to the level required for modification
• children’s preference given little weight in view of children’s ages, eleven and ten, and parental influences on their decision

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