Smith v. Smith

“Matters dealing with the custody of children are peculiarly within the jurisdiction of the trial court, and highly discretionary.” Gotz v. Gotz (1957), 274 Wis. 472, 80 N. W. (2d) 359; State ex rel. Hannon v. Eisler (1955), 270 Wis. 469, 71 N. W. (2d) 376. In custody matters the welfare of the child is the controlling consideration and the determination of that welfare is primarily the task of the trial court. Except where there is a clear abuse of discretion, the trial court’s order should prevail. State ex rel. Hannon v. Eisler, supra; Dodge v. Dodge (1955), 268 Wis. 441, 67 N. W. (2d)…