Donohew v. Donohew

Pamela J. Donohew appeals from an order of the Circuit Court of Jackson County transferring custody of her two children to her ex-husband, Stephen E. Donohew. On appeal, Mrs. Donohew claims that the circuit court erred in altering the family law master’s (FLM’s) recommendation that the children remain with her. We agree, and for the reasons discussed below, we now reverse.

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Prior to September 17,1991, Mr. and Mrs. Donohew resided as husband and wife in Jackson County, West Virginia. There were two children born of this marriage, Joshua Ryan Donohew (April 6, 1985) and Jeremy Ross Donohew…