Jewell v. Jewell

Head, Justice.

When a decree for total divorce is duly entered and the custody of minor children is fixed by the decree, such decree is a final judgment and conclusive upon the parties on the facts as they then exist. The interest of the State as *679parens patriae is continuing, and when there is a change in circumstances materially affecting the interest and welfare of minor children, the decree awarding custody may be modified as the interest of such minor children may require. Williams v. Crosby, 118 Ga. 296 (45 S. E. 282); Bowers v. Bowers, 205 Ga. 761 (55 S. E. 2d, 152); Elders v. Elders,…