Murchison v. Commissioner

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• when determining custody between a parent and a nonparent, the best interests of the child standard is inappropriate
• \best interests\ analysis, standing alone, cannot substitute for an inquiry into parental unfitness
• “ ‘best interests’ ” analysis, standing alone, cannot substitute for an inquiry into parental unfitness
• when determining custody between a parent and a nonparent, the best interests of the child standard is inappropriate
• “Continuity of psychological relationships and family units was particularly important where a child had these special needs. Here, additional circumstances have not been alleged.”
• internal quotation 25 For the current opinion, go to https://www.lexisnexis.com/clients/wareports/. No. 55303-1-II marks omitted

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