Overman v. Overman

BAKES, Justice.

Plaintiff appellant Lillian Overman obtained a default judgment of divorce from defendant respondent Steven Over-man in January, 1978, in the district court of the Third Judicial District. The divorce decree awarded appellant Lillian Overman custody of the couple’s five minor children, ordered respondent Steven Overman to pay $75 per month per child in child support, and divided the couple’s property.

On September 26, 1978, respondent Steven Overman moved for modification of the divorce decree to enable him to obtain permanent custody of the couple’s children. Respondent sought…