Dawson v. Dawson

BOULDIN, Justice.

The husband sued the wife -for divorce on the ground of adultery. The wife denying the charge, filed a croos-bill for di vorce on the ground of adultery. The husband, in his bill, sought the custody of their only child, a son, now eleven years of age.

The custody of this child is one of the bitterly fought issues.

Evidence on the issue of adultery, pro and con, may well be viewed in the light of this contest between parents.

We are impelled to remind them and all married couples, that children are due the love, care and bringing up of both father and mother; this is their…