Bailey v. Bailey

Tom Glaze, Judge.

This appeal is from a chancellor’s denial of appellant’s petition to change custody of the parties’ minor children. Appellant’s only point for reversal is that the chancellor abused his discretion in denying the petition. Appellant contends that because the appellee mother has herpes genitalis, a change of circumstances has occurred virtually mandating a change in custody. We disagree and affirm the chancellor’s decision.

Appellant Ronnie Bailey and appellee Debra Ann Bailey were divorced in July of 1979, and custody of the parties’ two children was awarded to the appellee…