Matter of Marriage of Ashling

*49GILLETTE, J.

This is a proceeding for modification of child custody. The three children in question had originally been placed in joint custody, but the father subsequently moved to have custody vested solely in him with reasonable visitation rights in the mother. The mother appeals both with respect to the change of custody and to a certain condition of visitation. We agree with the mother that the visitation restriction was too restrictive, but otherwise affirm.

This case is presented to us as one concerning questions of constitutional magnitude regarding sexual preference. As we view it,…