Hayes v. Hayes

Brian Hayes (husband) appeals from portions of an amended judgment of divorce nisi related to child custody, the parenting plan, and the division of marital assets.2 We affirm.

1. Custody and parenting time. The husband claims the judge erred in awarding sole legal custody of the parties' children to Jennifer Hayes (wife) pursuant to G. L. c. 208, § 31, and reducing the husband's parenting time from the amount originally awarded in the judge's temporary order. We disagree.

"In making an order or judgment relative to the custody of children, the rights of the parents shall, in the absence of…