| Docket # | SJC-10387 |
| Date | May 7, 2009 |
| Video | View oral argument with Windows Media Player |
| Justices | Marshall, C.J., Ireland, Spina, Cowin, Cordy, Botsford, Gants, JJ.
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| Summary |
Parent and child, Custody. Probate Court, Custody of child, Guardian, Findings by judge. Evidence, Child custody proceeding, Judicial discretion. Minor, Custody. Guardian. Statute, Construction. Practice, Civil, Stay of proceedings. Wors, "parent", "unfitness". |
| Appealed From | Suffolk County Probate and Family Court, Justice Elaine M. Moriarty. |
Counsel for Appellant
(Appearing) | Plaintiff: Samuel Adams; Kristin Davis |
Counsel for Appellee
(Appearing) | Defendant: |
| Amici Curiae | Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders; Raising Our Children's Children |
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| Opinion | Click to link to the slip opinion of the Supreme Judicial Court, in PDF format (requires Adobe Acrobat) |
