Eviston v. Eviston

STEINFELD, Justice.

After a lengthy hearing the trial court adjudged that the custody of Thomas David Eviston, who was born on May 26, 1968, be awarded to his father, appellee David Michael Eviston. The marriage of David and appellant Terry Lee Eviston was dissolved and their property rights were adjudged. On this appeal Terry attacks only that part of the judgment which gave custody of Thomas to David. We affirm.

The trial judge was confronted with the general rule that normally the mother “ * * * is better equipped to nurture and care for small children,” (Parker v. Parker, Ky., 467 S.W.2d…