Erpelding v. Erpelding

This is a proceeding in a divorce action to determine the validity of an order modifying a child support decree entered against Bernard F. Erpelding. Shirley D. Erpelding, the divorced wife of Bernard F. Erpelding, brings the case to this court for review.

We shall hereafter designate Bernard F. Erpelding as Bernard, Shirley D. Erpelding, the first wife, as Shirley, and Josephine Erpelding, the second wife, as Josephine.

The evidence shows that on May 17, 1956, Shirley obtained a divorce from Bernard. The temporary custody of the six minor children was placed with St. Thomas Orphanage at…