Cushman v. Lane

Minor W. Millwee, Justice.

The question for consideration is whether, under the circumstances presented, the custody of a 12 year old boy should be taken from his stepmother against his.wishes and awarded to his mother who willingly surrendered custody to the child’s father over 6 years ago.

Appellant, Euhl Lane Cushman, and Harry Lane were married at Reyno, Arkansas, where they lived until 10 years ago when they moved to Rockford, Illinois. Two children were born to said marriage, Donald Eugene whose custody is involved here and Charles Ray, now 8 years of age. When the parents separated in…