Hepler v. Hepler

On September 28, 1949, Margaret R. Hepler instituted a suit for divorce against her . husband, Julian Hepler, and prayed for custody of their three children: Frank, who was nine; Robert, who was six; and William, who was two years of age. On November 3, 1949, before the case was heard on its merits, the parties executed a written contract whereby it was agreed that the mother should have the right to the custody of the three children except as follows: Frank and William should remain in the custody of their father until June, 1950, when they should be surrendered to the custody of their…