Wells v. Wells

This appeal arises from the award of child custody pursuant to a divorce.

Brenda Wells and Billy Jack Wells were married on December 23, 1964. A son, Billy Jack Wells, Jr., was born on December 29, 1967. The couple separated on June 1, 1975, and Mrs. Wells took Billy with her. Mrs. Wells filed for divorce on the ground of incompatibility on August 15.

After oral hearing a judgment was entered on April 23, 1976, granting a divorce on the ground of incompatibility and awarding custody of Billy to Mrs. Wells until the school year ended and then to Mr. Wells until August 18, when the court would…