Judge proposes near‑equal timeshare in Riddle‑Collins child‑custody dispute, flags Medicaid coverage issue
Jun 25, 2026
After viewing a recorded interview with the child, the judge said he was inclined to order a near‑equal timeshare (50/50 or 51/49) but asked lawyers to resolve an insurance/Medicaid complication that could arise if the child spends significant time out of state.
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In a contested custody modification, the Cumberland County judge reviewed a video interview of the 15‑year‑old child and heard argument about shifting to an equal timeshare. The child told the court he preferred the status quo and expressed comfort where he currently lives; the judge described the child as "very articulate" and sensitive about not hurting anyone's feelings.
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