PATRICK v. PATRICK


17 Wis.2d 434 (1962)

PATRICK, Respondent, v. PATRICK, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

October 2, 1962.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there was a brief by Darrell MacIntyre, attorney, and George E. Hass of counsel, both of Madison, and oral argument by Mr. MacIntyre.

For the respondent there was a brief by Wheeler, Van Sickle, Day & Goodman of Madison, and oral argument by Roland B. Day.


FAIRCHILD, J.

1. Character of rights granted to James. Ruth's counsel argues that the judgment provides for dual custody (sometimes referred to as divided, or split custody) even though it specifically refers to James' right as "visitation." In the most-restricted sense, a parent's right to visit his child while in the custody of another, means a right of access to the child. Courts often deem it wise, however, to...

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