Milligan v. Milligan

CARTER, Judge.

This matter is before the court on a motion to dismiss, as untimely, the appeal of a joint custody judgment.

*812FACTS

The Milligans were divorced in 1988. Mrs. Milligan sought sole custody of their minor child, and Mr. Milligan requested joint custody. After a hearing, the court awarded the Milligans joint custody and designated Mrs. Milligan as the domiciliary parent. Both parties appealed the judgment. Mrs. Milligan moved to dismiss Mr. Milligan’s appeal on the ground it was untimely taken.

The dates pertinent to the timeliness of Mr. Milligan’s appeal are as follows:

February 1,…