Professor Ariana D. Meyers publishes “The Final Flight: Disposition and Custody of Children’s Remains” in the Quinnipac Probate Law Journal
The article was published in Volume 38 of the Quinnipac Probate Law Journal in cooperation with the National College of Probate Judges and The Connecticut Probate Assembly.
In her article, Professor Meyers depicts the significant conflict amongst divorce parents when their shared child has passed away post-divorce. This article provides an examination into the states who have a statute addressing priority amongst next of kin to determine duty of disposition and custody of remains. Moreover, this article examines states with a statute pertaining to dispute resolution amongst parents with equal standing as to disposition of remains. This article is beneficial to family law practitioners as it provides a succinct recommendation for pre-divorce negotiation and inclusion of language in settlement agreements to reduce the likelihood of parents finding themselves in conflict after the death of their minor child.
