Aiken v. Aiken

In November, 1942, plaintiff, Robert Aiken, was granted a divorce from his wife, Fern Aiken. There were two children issue of the marriage, viz: Jo Ann, then aged seven years and Russell then four years of age. The court found both the husband and wife to be fit and proper persons to have the care, custody and control of the children and awarded the custody of Jo Ann to plaintiff, the father, and Russell to defendant, the mother. Plaintiff was ordered to pay $25 per month for the support of Russell. The decree provided that neither of the children be removed from the state.

In March, 1946,…