Melvin Green v. Gary Shockley

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• noting the presumption can be overcome by “proof that the natural parent is not a qualified or suitable caregiver”
• explaining the evidence must show “clear examples” of how the parent’s history “is currently manifesting itself as a danger” to the children
• noting a proposed guardian has the burden to prove the natural parent is not a qualified and suitable caregiver
• “The presumption favoring parental custody is not overcome by evidence of a parent’s past immaturity when such indiscretions are not present risks.”
• considering substance abuse, mental health, and instability

Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).