Carter v. Carter

Appellant sued respondent for divorce on the ground of cruelty. Respondent filed a cross-complaint charging adultery with one Odell. Each of the parties sought custody of the four minor children of the marriage. Appellant asked that the community property be divided equally between herself and respondent and for permanent alimony. Respondent asked that all of the community property be awarded to him. The court found that respondent was not guilty of cruelty as alleged in the complaint, and that appellant was guilty of adultery as alleged in the cross-complaint. The court further found that…