Johnston v. Johnston

Lee Seamster, Chief Justice.

The appellant, Shirley Johnston, and the appellee, Sylvia Johnston (Widener) were married on July 20, 1940. Three children were born to said marriage, Donna Jean, now 7 years of age; Shirley Ann, now 14 years of age; and Walter Ray, now 12 years of age. On December 31, 1949, Shirley Johnston was granted a divorce from Sylvia Johnston. The divorce decree awarded the appellant absolute custody of the three minor children. The appellee agreed in writing that the father should have absolute custody of the three children. Since that date the children have lived in the…