Metz v. Morley

Petitioner appeals from a judgment of Family Court which awarded custody of a 10-year-old child, Cindy Metz, to her mother in this habeas corpus proceeding instituted by her father, and which directed the father to pay support and medical expenses of the child.

The parties were married, lived and divorced in Pennsylvania. Prior to this proceeding their three children, Bandy, Linda and Cindy, (who ait the time of the hearing were 18, 15 and 10 years old respectively) always lived in Pennsylvania. Petitioner is a successful and prosperous contractor and gentleman farmer who has maintained a…