Anderson v. Anderson

RYDER, Judge.

Chester Peter Anderson appeals the final judgment of dissolution awarding Jennifer Lynn Anderson custody of two minor children, alleging the court abused its discretion in determining custody. We agree, reverse and direct the trial court to enter an order awarding permanent custody of the children to appellant.

In July of 1978, appellant, who had custody of the minor children after the wife’s departure from the marital home, petitioned for dissolution requesting temporary and permanent child custody. In September, appellee merely denied grounds for dissolution. A month later,…