Merrill v. Merrill

Plaintiff, Lucy M. Merrill, obtained an interlocutory decree of divorce from defendant on February 25, 1954. There was one child of the marriage, Bruce, then aged 7. The decree granted the parents joint custody of this child and divided his physical custody between them. Thus, defendant was awarded physical custody on alternate week ends, and on certain designated holidays. Defendant was also awarded physical custody during six weeks of the summer vacation. The plaintiff was awarded physical custody for all of the periods not specifically awarded to defendant. The final decree, embodying the…