Maine Supreme Judicial Court.
the highest court in the U.S. state of Maine
Maine High Court Upholds Mother's Religious Restrictions
Maine’s top court upheld a custody order giving the father final say over whether his 13-year-old daughter can attend Calvary Chapel, finding that exposure to hostile messages caused harm to the child rather than a dispute with the mother’s Christianity. The decision, which keeps the dispute alive for a potential U.S. Supreme Court review, centers on balancing parental religious rights with the child’s well-being.
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About Maine Supreme Judicial Court
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is the highest court in the state of Maine's judicial system. It is composed of seven justices, who are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Maine Senate. Between 1820 and 1839, justices served lifetime appointments with a mandatory retirement age of 70. Starting in 1839, justices have been appointed for seven-year terms, with no limit on the number of terms that they may serve nor a mandatory retirement age.
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- 1830
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