Riedeman v. Petrella

AMENDED ORDER

This case came before the Supreme Court on May 6, 2003, pursuant to an order directing the parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised in this appeal should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and reviewing the memoranda of the parties, we are satisfied that cause has not been shown. Accordingly, we shall decide the appeal at this time. The defendant, Wendie Petrella (Petrella or defendant), appeals from a Family Court judgment awarding custody of her daughter to the plaintiff, John Riedeman (Riedeman or plaintiff), the child’s biological…