Ohman v. Ohman

SCHOTT, Judge.

This is an appeal by Mrs. Mary Ann Sel-igman Ohman, now the wife of Frank Ryan, from a judgment dismissing her motion to obtain custody over her daughter, Catherine Ohman, who was born February 26, 1973. The principal issue is whether the trial judge erred in maintaining custody with the father, John Ohman, considering the unusual circumstances and procedural aspects of the case.

In May, 1978, John Ohman obtained a divorce from his wife, and by consent custody of Catherine was awarded to Mrs. Ryan. He was awarded weekly visitation rights with the proviso that should he be at sea…