Fournier v. Fournier

Mother appeals from a decree entered in the Orleans Family Court vestmg her with sole parental rights and responsibilities for the parties’ two minor children; but subject to father’s visitation rights. At issue is mother’s allegation that father sexually abused the children and thus should be forbidden from having any contact with them. On appeal, mother contends that (1) she is entitled to a new trial because the record of the previously concluded proceedings is inadequate to permit this Court to conduct the reqmsite appellate review, (2) given the trial court’s finding that the children…