McIntyre v. McIntyre

The parties in this action were divorced on December 10, 1976. The decree awarded the mother custody of the two minor children, Pamela (now age 7), and Gail Jr. (now age 5). This cause involves an appeal by the mother from an order transferring custody to the father.

On May 29, 1980, the father filed his petition in the circuit court of Henry County seeking a change of permanent custody to him. He alleged the mother’s conduct threatened the physical, mental, and moral well-being of the children. An evidentiary hearing was held on July 24, 1980. The testimony of 10 witnesses, including the…