Santo v. Santo

Adam Santo v. Grace Santo, No. 89, September Term, 2015, Opinion by Adkins, J. FAMILY LAW — CHILD CUSTODY — JOINT LEGAL CUSTODY — TIE- BREAKING PROVISIONS: The court did not abuse its discretion in awarding the parties joint legal custody with tie-breaking provisions over several matters affecting their children. Although the parties lack the capacity to communicate or cooperate well, that factor is not a prerequisite under Taylor v. Taylor,

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(1986) for a legally valid joint custody order. Moreover, trial courts in Maryland are legally authorized to use tie- breaking provisions in…