Broome v. Broome

Wyatt, Presiding Justice.

The judgment awarding custody of the children in question to the father contained the following provision: “The court reserves the right to make other or different orders with reference to the custody of said children after they reach school age.” It is contended that this provision gives to the court the right to grant the prayers of the petition in this case.

This court has repeatedly held that the award of custody of minor children in a divorce proceeding is, as between the parties, final unless there is a change in condition affecting the welfare of the children.…