Pettinato v. Pettinato

OPINION

SHEA, Justice.

This matter comes before the Supreme Court on Susanne L. Pettinato’s appeal from a Family Court order awarding custody of a minor child to her now former husband. We affirm.

On May 4, 1987, Gregory J. Pettinato (hereinafter Gregory) filed a complaint for divorce against Susanne. On the same date, Gregory also filed a motion for temporary custody of Gregory J. Pettinato, Jr. (hereinafter Gregory, Jr.).

On May 4, 1987, the Family Court issued an ex parte custody order awarding temporary custody of Gregory, Jr., to Gregory. After a hearing on a motion for temporary custody…