Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the mother could be awarded sole custody without further evidence on her drug history and possible addiction
Decisione estratta
No. The file showed a heightened need for clarification, and refusing medical evidence was arbitrary.
Motivazione estratta
Because the mother had admitted past cocaine use and no medical assessment had been made, the court could not safely conclude she was currently fit for sole custody; the child's welfare required further investigation.