Busch v. Busch

Donald M. Busch appeals a final judgment of the Circuit Court of Wood County, which denied his petition for custody of his 14-year-old son, Michael. Inasmuch as the boy had expressed a desire to live with his father, we conclude that the trial court erred in failing to comply with his wishes. Accordingly, we reverse.

The appellant and the appellee, Wilma S. Busch, were divorced by order of the Circuit Court of Wood County entered September 17,1979. The final decree awarded the appellee exclusive custody of their older son, Gregory Todd, then 14 years of age; and gave her custody of Michael…