Holsinger v. Holsinger

In 1950, Max Holsinger was awarded a decree of divorce from Anne Holsinger. By the final decree, they were given “the joint legal custody” of their two children, the mother to have “actual physical custody” of them, subject to certain rights of the father. Upon his application, these provisions were modified, and the mother’s appeal is from the order enlarging his custodial rights.

The custody given to the mother in 1950 was subject to the conditions specified in a property settlement agreement. By that agreement, which was approved and confirmed by reference in the final decree, the father…