King v. Scarborough

Mobley, Chief Justice.

In a divorce action between the parties custody of their minor son was divided between them. The father filed a complaint against the mother alleging changes in circumstances adversely affecting the welfare of the child, and asking full custody of the child except for limited visitation rights in the mother. After hearing, the trial judge entered a judgment in accordance with the father’s prayers, and the appeal is from this judgment.

1. The trial judge is vested with a discretion in determining whether there has been a material change in circumstances adversely affecting…