· 7/28/1998
McCauley v. Schenkel
Citations
- 977 S.W.2d 45
- 1998 Mo. App. LEXIS 1461
- 1998 WL 419428
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- “There is no preference for joint [legal] custody unless, in the given circumstances, it is in the best interests of the child”
- evidence that parents more recently “had gotten along somewhat better” was insufficient to support circuit court’s award of joint legal custody, in light of “evidence of constant, ongoing, severe tension and bickering between the parties”
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Richard B. Teitleman
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.