Silverton v. Silverton

This appeal is an aftermath of a divorce proceeding in which both the husband and wife sought and were granted a divorce. The custody of the only child, a minor, was given to the mother.

Neither party questions the granting of the divorce. The appellant questions only the child custody award as ordered by the trial court. This challenge is on the ground the mother is not a fit and proper person to have the custody of the minor child.

It would serve no purpose to detail the unpleasant circumstances involving, among other things, charges and counter-charges of infidelity on the part of each of…