Sweat v. Sweat

Tom Glaze, Judge.

On January 8, 1980, appellee was granted a divorce from appellant and awarded custody of the parties’ minor son, Jason. Two years, eight months later, appellant initiated this action to obtain custody of Jason, and the trial court denied her request. The sole question on appeal is whether the court’s decision was clearly against the preponderance of the evidence.

The primary consideration in awarding the custody of children is the welfare and best interest of the children involved. Other considerations are secondary. Digby v. Digby, 263 Ark. 813, 567 S.W.2d 290 (1978). The…