Shepherd v. Shepherd

CAMMACK, Judge.

Marion, and Hazel Shepherd were married in 1943. Shortly thereafter, Marion purchased a small tract of land near Slemp, and built the house which became the family home. He earned his living primarily by running a country store, but occasionally did outside work. In the summer of 1955, Marion instituted this action, seeking an absolute divorce and the custody of the children, Juanita, age 11, and Willie, age 7. The grounds upon which the action was based were lewd and lascivious behavior, and cruel and inhuman treatment. In her answer and counterclaim, Hazel denied the charges…