M. P. M. v. Williams

DOWD, Presiding Judge.

This is an original proceeding in habeas corpus brought by the natural father of two minor children to obtain custody of the children who allegedly are being unlawfully restrained of their liberty by their stepfather.

Petitioner, M.P.M., was married to R.(M.)W. Two children, both daughters, were born of this marriage, M.L.M., age twelve and G.M.M., age nine. In June, 1973, a decree of dissolution of marriage was entered into between the natural parents, giving primary care, custody and control of the minor children to R.(M.)W. In 1975, R.(M.)W. married respondent, George…