Maine’s high court rules father can restrict daughter’s church attendance

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court ruled on September 1 that a Portland District Court judge acted correctly in granting a father the authority to decide whether his daughter could attend an evangelical church. The decision resolves a legal clash between the girl's parents regarding her religious upbringing.

The ruling establishes judicial backing for one parent to restrict a child's participation in specific religious services when parents disagree. The case highlights ongoing legal complexities surrounding parental rights and religious upbringing disputes in family law.