Collett v. Dailey. In a 2-1 opinion DVO was affirmed against adult son who harassed and interfered with fragile, elderly mother's caregivers. Burton v. Burton, modification of parenting time affirmed. Digests to follow.Read More
There are no published family law opinions. The Court did accept discretionary review of Griffin v. Rice, to determine whether an adulterous spouse is barred from received his or her dower or curtesy rights. The Court of Appeals opinion is here.Read More
Walker v. Blair 2010-CA-002228-ME Published: Affirming County: Jefferson Mom appealed TC’s Order granting visitation to Paternal Grandmother (“Grandmother”) after Dad’s suicide. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND:Read More
Shafizadeh v. Bowles and Shafizadeh 2010-SC-000747-MR Published: Affirming County: Jefferson Dad appealed CA’s denial of his writ of prohibition, which sought to prevent Mom’s relocation with Children. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND:Read More
Roberts v. Bedard 2011-CA-000212-ME Issue: Modification of foreign child support orders Published: Affirming County: Fayette Mom appealed FC’s Order dismissing her motion to modify a child support order originally entered in Florida. FC dismissed the motion, holding that, although the court may have personal jurisdiction over Dad, it did not have subject matter jurisdiction over...Read More
Rupp v. Rupp 2010-CA-000143-ME Published: Affirming County: Jefferson Ex-Husband appealed FC’s reissuance of DVO, arguing evidence was insufficient to support its continuation.Read More
