Reynolds v. Reynolds

Maxwell, Judge :

Relator and respondent were formerly husband and wife, respectively. By this proceeding in habeas corpus, relator seeks to obtain from the respondent the custody of their nine year-old daughter, Ruth.

These parties were married April 14, 1920, and separated June 25, 1920. The child was born in January, 1921. Neither of the parties has property of any consequence. During the time they lived together as husband and wife, they were at the home of relator’s parents in Jackson County. Relator’s father is a farmer of substantial means. Following the separation, the respondent made…