Callicott v. Callicott

WERLEIN, Justice.

This suit was brought by appellee, Jeanette Fay Callicott, to change the custody of Gary Wayne Callicott, which had been given to appellant, Clyde Everette Callicott, when appellee and appellant were divorced on September 22, 1958. Gary was born on February 2, 1954. This case went to trial May 23, 1962 when Gary was more than 8 years and 3 months old. The Judge of the Court of Domestic Relations, before whom the case was tried, entered judgment in favor of appellee changing the custody of the child from his father, who had taken care of the child during his entire life and…