Ethridge v. Ethridge

The mother appeals from the modification of custodial provisions of a divorce decree.

The original decree, rendered by Jefferson County Circuit Court, Bessemer Division in 1972, granted custody of the three minor children to the mother. The father was ordered to pay $160 per month child support and pay medical bills and maintain hospital insurance for the children. The decree forbade either party from removing the children from the state without the consent of the other.

Shortly after the divorce the parties resumed living together. They separated again in January 1974. Subsequently there were…