Legal Opinion
McClain v. McClain
Alaska Supreme Court
Decided April 4, 1986No. S-900PublishedCited by 35 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
RABINOWITZ, Chief Justice.
Charles McClain appeals the order of the superior court granting Charles and his ex-wife joint custody of their child. The court based its order in part on an agreement executed by both parents and subsequently renounced by Charles.
Facts.
At the center of the controversy is an agreement signed by Dianne and Charles McClain (“Dianne” and “Charles”) regarding custody of their adopted minor child, Wendy (d.o.b. December 16, 1980).
Dianne filed for divorce from Charles on December 20, 1982. In their pleadings, both Dianne and Charles sought sole custody of Wendy. On…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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- Dodd v. DoddNew York Supreme Court · 1978
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