Friedenbach v. Friedenbach

The marriage of the parties was dissolved on February 16, 1977. The custody of their three minor children was divided. The petitioner was awarded the custody of Len, now 8 years of age, and Lee, now 7 years of age. The respondent was awarded the custody of Lisa, now 11 years of age. Each party was given reasonable visitation rights.

On August 2, 1978, the petitioner filed an application for permission to remove the boys, Len and Lee, from the jurisdiction of the court because she was planning to move to Michigan, the home of her new husband. On August 14, 1978, the respondent filed an…