Commonwealth Ex Rel. Schofield v. Schofield

Opinion by

Wright, J.,

This case involves a habeas corpus action instituted by William Schofield, the relator, of Miami Beach, Dade County, Florida, to obtain custody of two of his children, namely, William A. Schofield, Jr., and Dorothy Schofield. The court below dismissed the petition and ordered relator to pay the sum of |40.00 per week for the support of all four of his children. Relator has appealed.

William Schofield and Dorothy Schofield were married in September 1946. Prior to the marriage the defendant bore the relator two children, Dorothy Scho-field and William A. Schofield, Jr., now…