Dodge v. Dodge

Changing in effect the custody from the mother to a relative of the father of a little child is a matter of too serious concern to be decided, as it appears to have been in the proceeding upon the order to show cause. It is understandable why the court was not satisfied that the existing custody was an improper one.

The showing of temper referred to in the majority opinion is not so uncommon a manifestation as to disqualify a parent or destroy an existing arrangement under the court. And, as here, where, as said in the majority opinion, “the home offered by the mother is suitable and…