Michael D.C. v. Wanda L.C.

DAVIS, Justice:

This appeal was brought by Wanda L.C., 1 appellant/defendant, from a final order of the Circuit Court of Mingo County granting a divorce to Michael D.C., appellee/plaintiff. Ms. C. argues on appeal that the circuit court committed error in: (1) granting the divorce on the grounds of adultery, (2) awarding child custody to Mr. C., and (3) distributing the marital property. 2

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FACTUAL BACKGROUND

The C.’s were married on October 15,1971. One child, now thirteen, was born of the marriage. Ms. C. was a homemaker during most of the marriage. 3 Mr. C. was employed as a coal miner.

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