Raines v. Baucom

MERRILL, Justice.

This appeal is from a decree modifying a former decree of divorce in that the custody of a child, formerly awarded to the father, appellant, was, after a hearing, awarded to the mother, appellee.

Appellant and appellee were married in November, 1954. They had three children, Floyd Andrew II, Paul and Patricia Dianne. They separated in May, 1958, and the appellee filed her bill for divorce. The parties reached an agreement which became a part of the decree. It was agreed that appellant would have the full custody of Floyd Andrew II, then three years old; appellee to have full…