Commonwealth Ex Rel. Cooper v. Cooper

Opinion by

Gunther, J.,

This is a habeas corpus proceeding instituted by the mother relatrix, to obtain custody from-tiie father, respondent, of Albert William Cooper, the three and one-half year old son of the parties. The court below, after hearing, awarded custody of the child to the mother and granted visitation rights to the father. The father now appeals from that order. A supersedeas was allowed by the court below so that, pending this appeal, the child is presently with his father.

In cases dealing with the custody of children, we are required, in the exercise of an independent judgment…