Marriage of H.
Crystal H. appeals from a judgment of dissolution in which the trial court made certain orders regarding custody of her two sons and visitation of the boys with their father and Crystal's former spouse, Shawn H.[1] In criminal proceedings, Shawn was convicted of forcible oral copulation of Crystal and was sentenced to a six-year prison term. During the pendency of those proceedings, a restraining order was in place ordering Shawn to stay away from, and not contact, Crystal and their sons.
Crystal filed a marital dissolution action, which proceeded concurrently with the criminal proceedings. At some point after Shawn had posted bail in the criminal case, he sought visitation with the boys.[2] After a trial on issues of custody and visitation, the trial court issued an order setting forth a number of different requirements related to custody of, and Shawn's visitation with, the boys. The court awarded Crystal sole legal and physical custody and denied Shawn any visitation or telephonic contact with the boys while he is in prison.
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