Walsh v. Walsh

Introduction

Donna Sue Walsh (Wife) appeals from a Judgment and Decree of Dissolution of Marriage (Judgment). Wife argues that the trial court erroneously declared and applied the law in its determination of child custody and visitation in the Judgment. We reverse and remand.

Factual and Procedural Background

Wife and Joseph Patrick Walsh (Husband) were married in July 1991. Four children were born of the marriage, one each in 1992, 1994, 1995, and 1997. In January 2002, the parties separated, and Husband filed a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Petition). Subsequently, Wife filed an Answer…