Wilger v. STATE DEPT. OF PENSIONS AND SEC.

Mr. Wilger, who, then and now, represents himself, filed his petition for the permanent custody of six of his children, who were alleged to be under the guardianship, care and custody of the State Department of Pensions and Security (DPS). In substance, he stated therein that there had been a change of circumstances because of the alleged mistreatment or neglect of another daughter by DPS.

No responsive pleading or motion as to his petition was filed by DPS; but, on the trial date, they argued orally that permanent custody of the children had been awarded by the court to DPS in 1976. To allow…