Breas v. Breas

In his divorce case against his wife, Lisa M. Breas, plaintiff, David A. Breas, sought permanent custody of their three-year-old son, Jeffrey. On August 29, 1984, the trial judge awarded temporary custody of Jeffrey to defendant. However, on June 7, 1985, after a two-day custody trial, the trial judge awarded joint legal custody of Jeffrey to plaintiff and defendant, but awarded permanent physical custody of Jeffrey to plaintiff, subject to the extensive visitation rights of defendant. Defendant appeals as of right.

The parties were married on June 18, 1982. Defendant was 18 years old, had…