In re the Dissolution of the Marriage of Holmes

This is an appeal from an order modifying a decree of dissolution of marriage by awarding custody of the minor child of the parties to the respondent-mother. The decree was entered on March 13, 1972, and granted custody of the child to the appellant-father. In July 1974 the mother asked for and was granted custody of the child, who is now seven years of age.

The father makes two assignments of error. His major contention is that the mother did not show, as is required, a substantial change in circumstances which would warrant a change of custody. He further contends that the mother did not…