Morton v. Morton

Petitioner and respondent were married in Cooperstown, New York, on September 20, 1969. After residing in a trailer park in Sodns, New York, they bought a house and settled in Williamson, New York. Issue of the marriage are Heidi Lynn and Heather Lori, aged three, who are twins, and Matthew" John, aged two, and Keri Patricia, aged one. On or about May 20, 1974, the parties separated and respondent left the marital residence with the children, and since then has been living with her mother in Fly Creek, New York.

On June 19, 1974, the wife filed a petition in Otsego County. Family Court under…