In Re the Marriage of S_ D

ROBINSON, Justice.

Respondent, the natural father of the child in controversy, adopted the child of himself and petitioner, the natural mother. On suit for divorce to terminate a subsequent ceremonial marriage of the parties, the trial court declined to hear evidence on the question of custody and awarded permanent custody to the father. Petitioner mother appealed. The portion of the divorce decree relating to custody is reversed and remanded.

The relevant pleadings and orders are listed in chronological order below, as denominated by the parties.

1. “PLAINTIFF’S ORIGINAL PETITION” filed July…