Phelps v. Phelps

Appellant and appellee were married in 1928, and lived together until February, 1944. Three children were born to them, a son, Charles, age 10, a daughter, Wilma Jane, age 7, and a son, Vester, age 5 years.

After their separation, Mrs. Phelps brought suit for divorce, and for custody of her children. A decree granting her a divorce was rendered March 21, 1944, and alimony in the sum of $25 per month was allowed her. The custody of their children was awarded the father, with the privilege to the mother of visiting them at reasonable times. No appeal was taken from this decree, but within the…