Matthews v. Matthews

The plaintiff, Cindy Matthews, appeals the order of the Superior Court (Manias, J.), approving the recommendation of the Marital Master (Martha W. Copithorne, Esq.), transferring physical custody of the parties’ children from the plaintiff to the defendant, Brian Matthews. We affirm.

The parties were divorced in 1993, at which time the plaintiff was awarded physical custody of the parties’ two children. Approximately one year later, the defendant petitioned for a change in physical custody, alleging that the plaintiff was not providing proper supervision, medical attention, and emotional…