Emerson v. Quinn

PORTER, Justice.

In the spring of 1955, appellant and respondent were living in Las Vegas, Nevada. On May 10, 1955, a decree was entered granting respondent a divorce from appellant. By stipulation of the parties the custody of the two minor children, Gaylene Quinn, aged 7, and Gloria Quinn, aged 4, was awarded by such decree to respondent. The decree also provided for the right of reasonable visitation on the part of appellant.

In September, 1955, the appellant sought modification of the divorce decree as to custody of the minor children. On January 20, 1956, the Nevada court modified the…