The DC Court of Appeals in K.H. v. R.H., considered application of a complex legal standard while reconciling a divorce, neglect as well as third party custody filing. Mr. H. and Mrs. H. were divorced and under the terms of their divorce decree, Mrs. H. was granted custody of their minor children.   Subsequent to the divorce, and while Mrs. H. was involved in another relationship, a neglect proceeding was brought against her and she was adjudicated neglectful.  Mr. H. thereafter initiated a third-party custody filing to gain custody of the child who was deemed neglected.  It is noteworthy that Mr.
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