Marriage of Kuperschmit and Jones CA2/5

Filed 12/9/21 Marriage of Kuperschmit and Jones CA2/5 NOT TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE OFFICIAL REPORTS California Rules of Court, rule 8.1115(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule 8.1115(b). This opinion has not been certified for publication or ordered published for purposes of rule 8.1115. IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

SECOND APPELLATE DISTRICT

DIVISION FIVE

In re Marriage of B302817 KUPERSCHMIT and JONES. (Los Angeles County DEREK JONES, Super. Ct. No. 18STFL06653)

Appellant,

v.

INES KUPERSCHMIT,

Respondent.

APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Anne K. Richardson, Judge. Dismissed.

Derek Jones, self-represented litigant, for Appellant.

No appearance for Respondent.

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Derek Jones appeals from an order that modifies an interim custody order he stipulated to with his ex-wife, Ines Kuperschmit. The trial court modified the interim order to award Kuperschmit tie-breaking authority over educational decisions for their four minor children.1 The interim custody order otherwise remained in effect. On appeal, Jones primarily contends the trial court erred because it ignored several factors reflecting the best interests of the children and failed to provide a statement of reasons for its ruling. Because Jones appeals from a nonappealable order, we dismiss the appeal. PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND On May 30, 2018, Kuperschmit petitioned for dissolution of the marriage. In the course of their divorce proceedings, Kuperschmit and Jones entered into an agreement captioned “Stipulation Re: Interim Parenting Schedule and Temporary Support,” which was converted to an order by the trial court.2 In pertinent part, the stipulated order provides that “Ines and Derek are awarded interim joint legal custody of the minor children. Both parents shall share the right and responsibility to make decisions relating to the health, education and welfare of the minor children.” On June 3, 2019, Kuperschmit filed a request for an order permitting the children to attend the school of her choice. Jones opposed Kuperschmit’s request and sought sole decision-making authority in his responsive declaration. On August 1, 2019, the