Maine parents battle in court over children's religious upbringing
September 16, 2026 at 7:02 AM MT · via Deseret News · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Deseret News examines a custody dispute in Maine where divorced parents are fighting over their children's religious education, with one parent wanting to raise the children as Latter-day Saints and the other objecting. The case highlights broader legal questions about parental rights, religious freedom, and how courts handle faith disputes in custody battles. Legal experts note that courts typically avoid favoring one religion over another but must balance both parents' rights when they disagree.
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