Bissonette v. Gambrel

Plaintiff, Jamie Bissonette, appeals from final judgment in an action under the Parentage Proceedings Act, 15 V.S.A. §§ 801-306, that awarded custody of his child to defendant, Maria Gardner Gambrel. We affirm.

On April 12, 1988, a boy was born to defendant and plaintiff out of wedlock. Defendant cared for the baby in her home from birth. She has two other sons, who were ages eight and three at the birth of their half-brother. Currently unmarried, she is supported by government assistance, works' one day per week and lives with her mother who provides income to the family. Plaintiff is single,…