Settle v. Meyers

Lyle Brown, Justice.

This is a child custody case. Custody having previously been awarded the appelleefather, the appellant-mother filed her petition alleging a change in circumstances. The court held that no change in circumstances was shown. On appeal the mother contends that a substantial change in conditions was established, that the best interests of the child would be served by giving custody to the mother, and that the mother is entitled to custody of the five-year-old daughter under the equities in the case.

The father was awarded a divorce in September 1970. He was given custody of the…