McNamee v. McNamee

MONTGOMERY, Chief Justice.

This contest concerns the welfare of Robin, the now twelve-year-old daughter of June C. McNamee (now Schaefer) and Frank McNamee. Her custody was granted to the father, with the child to visit her mother each weekend, one week during each Christmas and spring vacation, and one month during the summertime. The mother appeals and urges that she should have the custody of the child. She contends that Robin is a child of tender years and that she, the mother, being a fit person, should prevail over the father.

Apparently the parties were divorced in 1962. The custody of…