In re the Custody of Mond

The parents of Francis Du Mond were married June 18, 1939. The child was born December 2, 1940. The The parties separated in June, 1948. The cause of the separation may be described as “ ineompatability ”. The child has continued in the custody of the father and is maintained in his home with the aid of his father, grandparents and neighbors.

The father is attentive to the welfare of the child; but it is claimed that he is “ neglected ” because he is deprived of the care and affection of his mother. Truly the loss is grievous yet, if the custody were awarded to the mother, the training and…