A. L. P. v. J. F. P.

Our writ issued on an original petition for writ of habeas corpus brought by the mother of the child involved against the father. After further and due proceedings, we ordered (with opinion to follow) that the custody of the child be vested in the mother in accordance with the last legal custodial provisions of the orders of the Circuit Court of Howell County.

After the regular judge recused himself, a special judge entered a decree of divorce in the Circuit Court of Howell County in November 1973. The mother was awarded custody of the child and the father was afforded certain visitation…