Bryant v. Bryant

TAYLOR, Justice.

Temporary custody of the minor child, Stephanie, born May 28, 1963, was awarded to the plaintiff (respondent) by the terms of a divorce decree dated April 26, 1965. December 15, 1965, a hearing was had on the issue of permanent custody. Evidence presented at the hearing indicated that defendant (appellant) drank heavily, spent her evenings on late dates and continued to associate with her mother, whom the court considered a bad influence. It was further shown that plaintiff was attending college, returning home each evening. During the daytime care of the child was entrusted…