Sweetser v. Sweetser

Bullock, J.:

This is an appeal from a trial court denial of Michael H. Sweetser’s motion seeking (1) relief from the default severance of his parental rights, (2) restoration of his parental rights and (3) custody of his minor children. The material facts are not in dispute.

On October 18, 1978, Shela J. Sweetser was granted a divorce from Michael J. Sweetser on the grounds of incompatibility. In that action, Shela was granted custody of the minor child born to the parties during the marriage and the two minor children of Shela’s earlier marriage, both of whom had been adopted by Michael.

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