McQueary v. McQueary

After plaintiff filed her petition for divorce and custody of her two small children in this case, the court’s divorce investigator inquired into the character, family relations, past conduct, earning ability and financial worth of the parties, as required by statute, and filed his written report with the court. The defendant did not contest the case, and divorce and custody were awarded to the plaintiff.

Three months later, the defendant moved for change of custody. At the request of both counsel, the divorce investigator of adjoining Belmont County was directed by the court to make *134another,…