J.R. v. M.S.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Matthew F. Cooper, J.

One of the more encouraging developments that I have *977observed as a judge sitting in a Matrimonial Part in New York County is an increased willingness on the part of divorcing parents to attempt to work together to cooperatively raise their children. And even if real cooperation is not possible, there is often recognition by the parties and their attorneys that provisions should be made to allow both parents to participate in the child’s upbringing to the greatest extent possible.

This trend towards the inclusion of both parents in the parenting process…