In re Rossino

The respondent, Joseph A. Rossino, appeals an order of the Superior Court (Hicks, J.) approving a decree of divorce. The respondent argues that the court erred in applying Noddin v. Noddin, 123 N.H. 73 (1983), to the facts of this case and in denying joint legal custody of his minor children. We reverse in part, vacate in part, and remand.

The respondent and the petitioner, Lucille Rossino, were married in 1994. Together they have three children, born in 1996, 1999 and 2002. In March 2003, the respondent involuntarily resigned from his employment as a police officer in the Hudson Police…