Waters v. Waters

COMBS, Justice.

Samuel Waters and Gertrude Waters, whom we will refer to by their first names, for the sake of brevity, were married in Pennsylvania in 1933. A son was born to them in 1934. They separated the same year. Samuel returned to Louisville, his birthplace, and has resided there since 1934. Gertrude obtained a divorce in Ohio in 1942 on service by publication, no reference being made in the case to the son’s custody or maintenance. Gertrude has always had custody of the child and Samuel has contributed to his support, but the parties do not agree as to the amount of the contributions.…