Rights

Idaho's Supreme Court today became "one of the first in the nation to acknowledge that sexual orientation, by itself, can't be a factor in modifying [child] custody agreements." I say one thing, THANK GOD.

If you follow the news in southern Idaho, you have probably heard about the child custody case of Theron McGriff v. Shawn Weingartner. The couple had shared custody of their daughters after their 1997 divorce, but Weingartner sought a change after finding out her former husband was gay and living with his partner. (from the Idaho Statesman)

I addressed this issue on the 3rd cent in May, when the case was before a state magistrate. You can read my post here: At issue in Idaho: should a parent's sexual orientation be a factor in determining child custody rights?

You can read the complete opinion and dissenting opinion here.