Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the cantonal court violated federal law by changing custody and parental authority without adequately considering the child's current wishes and living conditions.
Extrahierter Entscheid
The cantonal court erred by not sufficiently establishing the child's current will and by not examining in detail the consequences of a transfer to the mother, especially regarding schooling and psychological development.
Extrahierte Begründung
For child-attribution decisions, the child's best interests control. When a child is of sufficient age and development, his or her views must be ascertained. Given the child's age, the loyalty conflict could not justify dispensing with a fresh hearing. The court also had to assess the stability of the existing environment and the practical effects of relocation.