Vachon v. Pugliese

EASTAUGH, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Linda Vachon appeals orders awarding custody of her daughter, Jeana Pugliese, to Robert Pugliese and denying her motion for reimbursement of past child support. We considered this appeal on an expedited basis and on August 6, 1996, issued an order reversing the custody award and remanding for entry of an order granting custody to Linda. This opinion discusses the reasons for that order. It also addresses the non-custody issues.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

A. Facts

Robert and Linda met in 1979 in Massachusetts. At that time Linda lived in Massachusetts and Robert…