Vines v. Vines

John W. Vines, plaintiff, was awarded a decree of divorce from June C. Vines, defendant, on April 20, 1948. It became final 6 months thereafter. He was awarded custody of the only child, a little girl less than 3 years old at the time. Defendant was given liberal visitation hours. On March 13, 1953, almost 5 years later, defendant filed a petition to modify the decree so as to award her the custody of the child, then about 7 years of age. She alleged that at the time of the divorce the provision in the decree in regard to the custody of the little girl was based on an agreement between the…