How do we review a custody order for abuse of children?

We review a child custody order for abuse of discretion and apply the substantial evidence standard to the trial court's factual findings. (In re Marriage of Burgess (1996) 13 Cal.4th 25, 32.) Because the trial court expressly found credible a declaration submitted by mother on the issue of child custody, we state the facts consistently with her

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rendition of events to the extent they conflict with father's. (See Fininen v. Barlow (2006) 142 Cal.App.4th 185, 189-190.)