Groves v. Groves

Plaintiff appeals from an order of the district court, Yellowstone County, denying her petition for permanent custody of her *293daughter, Renee, and granting permanent custody to defendant, the father of the child.

This litigation began April 17, 1973, when plaintiff filed for divorce in Billings, Montana. The parties were separated and defendant was living in Alberta, Canada at the time. Defendant had physical custody of the child in accordance with the wishes of both parties. On May 18, 1973, defendant obtained an ex parte order from the Alberta court granting him legal custody. On June 4,…