Talbot v. Talbot

This is a proceeding in habeas corpus seeking custody of a minor child, Lowetta Gene Talbot.

The record discloses that petitioner and defendant, Kenneth G. Talbot, were intermarried on December 26, 1941, at Seattle, Washington. At the time of their marriage they both resided in Montana. Of this union Lowetta Gene was born on September 16, 1942. In December, 1942, Kenneth entered the armed forces. Petitioner was in Montana when Lowetta was born and went to work in Seattle in December, 1943, first as a waitress and later at a cigar stand.

In December, 1945, petitioner commenced an action for…