This case revolves around two parents with their faults. The court finds that one parent is better than two, although it may be argues that it is justified in this case, there should also be the concern that the decision is being made on the basis of the court's own bias towards single parents.
JONATHAN PATRICK SHEETZ vs. MIREIA MARTI Scandurra
Fascinating read, with international intrigue. Questions of paternity, custody and residency abound. Hopefully it worked out for this party
In this case one parent attempts to remove the children from the state.
The court had ordered primary physical custody to one of the parents, and this imbalance of power most likely led to this conflict.
The court held that the child should remain in state
NANCY PARKER SMITH vs. STEPHEN SMITH Scandurra
In this case the court orders shared parenting, both legal and physical.
The particular nature of the schedules appear to be what is at issue
In this case one parent is given sole custody legal and physical. There had been allegations of sexual abuse of the children, this appeal is silent as to whether charges were ever filed. When the case was relitigated, the new judge cast doubt on whether allegations of abuse could be substantiated, and that is the basis of this appeal
According to this opinion orders were entered by the lower court judge granting physical custody of the children to one of the parents, chaos ensued.
It is never explained why this action was taken
A difficult case that includes domestic violence by both parties. The court settles on sole custody for one of the parents, but it is hard to tell if this is a justified remedy