Siegel v. Alexander

This is an appeal from a modification order of the Chancery Court of Neshoba County, wherein the appellee, Ferrell Alexander, was awarded custody of the parties' two minor children. This case involves the applicability of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act, in that the appellant (custodial parent) and children were residents of Texas.

Ferrell Alexander and Brenda Alexander were divorced in Neshoba County in 1979. The divorce decree, based on irreconcilable differences, awarded custody of the two minor children to Mrs. Alexander with Mr. Alexander having specified visitation rights.

After…