Jackson, Turner-Smith Dispute Custody and School Choice

Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson are in a custody dispute over their daughter Juno, focusing on disagreements about her schooling and summer schedule. Turner-Smith, referencing the significance of a Black mother's role in a biracial child's upbringing, wishes to take Juno overseas for work and select a new school for her, as permitted by a court agreement from May 2024. Jackson opposes prolonged separations and wants Juno to remain in her current school, citing concerns about the impact of extended absences from either parent. Both parents have submitted emotional letters to the court expressing their perspectives and shared desire for Juno's stability. Jackson has filed motions seeking judicial intervention on the school and visitation issues while Turner-Smith plans to travel for work. The court is considering how best to balance Juno's stability with both parents' professional obligations.