Opinion
Nos. 80-52-M.P., 80-123-M.P.
April 17, 1980.
W. Slater Allen, Jr., Providence, for petitioner.
Sean O. Coffey, Dennis H. Esposito, Providence, for respondents.
ORDER
The within petitions for writ of certiorari are denied on the grounds that this matter is not ripe for review by this court.
Kirshenbaum, Providence, for plaintiffs.
Pucci Goldin, Inc., Samuel A. Olevson, William A. Farrell, Providence, for defendant.
ORDER
This case came before the court on April 10, 1980 on the plaintiffs' motion to affirm the judgment of the Superior Court pursuant to Rule 16(g) which ordered the defendant to pay fifty dollars monthly to plaintiff. After hearing arguments of counsel and considering defendant's brief we are of the opinion that the issue of support is factual and that clearly there is sufficient evidence to support the findings of fact by the trial justice. Further the issue is one of judicial discretion and clearly there was no abuse of discretion by the trial justice. Accordingly, the motion to affirm the judgment below is hereby granted and defendant's appeal is denied and dismissed.
ORDER
The respondents' motion for visitation privileges is denied without prejudice to their right to file said motion in the Family Court. The motion of Children's Friend Service for permission to file a brief as amicus curiae is granted.