Leohr v. Leohr

Plaintiff-appellant (Linda) was granted an absolute divorce from defendant-appellee (Thomas) on September 27, 1968. Linda was granted custody of the only child born to the parties (Eddie), with Thomas being granted visitation rights. On October 2, 1972, Thomas filed a petition to modify the divorce decree, asking that he be granted custody of Eddie. This petition was denied on November 22,1972, with custody remaining with Linda.

On May 22, 1973, Thomas filed a second petition to modify the divorce decree and again requested that he be granted custody of Eddie. This petition was granted by the…