Dulles v. Dulles

This is an appeal from a decree of divorce and collateral determinations, including an award of custody of the children of the parties.

We note at the outset that there is, in effect, no record of the trial before us. There is no reporter’s transcript. Instead, a proposed Statement of Proceedings and Evidence (D.C.App.R. 10(j)) was filed by appellant, appearing pro se. Subsequently, the trial judge entered the following Order :

Upon a finding that the “Statement of Proceedings and Evidence” filed by defendant is inadequate and insufficient for the Trial Judge to completely comprehend; and in…