IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NOVA SCOTIA
Citation: Butler v. Butler, 2008 NSSC 336
Date: 20080707
Docket: 1205-002610
Registry: Pictou
Between:
Lisa Elizabeth Butler
Plaintiff
v.
Dallas Martin Gerald Butler
Respondent
LIBRARY HEADING
Judge: The Honourable Justice Douglas L. MacLellan
Heard: June 23, 24, 26, 2008 and July 7, 2008, in Pictou, Nova Scotia
Written Decision: November 21, 2008
Subject: Family Law, Divorce Hearing
Summary: After separation of the parties the Family Court ordered joint custody with mother having primary care. Prior to divorce hearing a parental assessment was ordered which recommended shared custody. The father requested shared custody with equal time to each parent.
Issue: Was shared custody appropriate in the circumstances of the parties.
Result: Court rejected recommendation of psychologist in parental assessment for shared custody and granted joint custody with primary care to mother.
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