Cooper v. Cooper

This case started out as a routine divorce matter. Plaintiff wife was granted a default divorce as well as custody of the minor child, Lawrence, hereinafter referred to as Larry. Defendant husband was ordered to pay support and was granted reasonable visitation. Soon thereafter, both litigants married different parties. Plaintiff married a career employee with the United States Government whose work was transferred to Virginia. At this time, plaintiff petitioned to change domicile to Virginia. In turn, defendant moved for modification of custody, alleging changed circumstances. The parties…