Scott v. Scott

WALLER, Justice.

This is a cross-appeal from a divorce decree awarding joint custody of the couple’s daughter, Caitlyn. We affirm in part, and reverse in part.

FACTS

Appellant/respondent John McPherson Scott (Father) and respondent/appellant Deirdre Erwin Scott (Mother) married on May 18, 1991. It was the second marriage for both. Mother had custody of Kristen Martin, her daughter from her previous marriage, 1 but Father had no children from his previous marriage. On June 30, 1993, Caitlyn was bom.

Father filed for divorce in September 1998 on the ground of Mother’s adultery. He sought custody of…