Commonwealth Ex Rel. Swartzwelder v. Swartzwelder

Opinion by

Rhodes, P. J.,.. This is a habeas corpus proceeding involving the custody of a child. The proceeding was instituted by the mother-relatrix to obtain possession from the father-respondent of their six-year-old son. The court below awarded to the relatrix the custody of their child subject to the right of the respondent, the father, to have the child visit his home for such periods as may be mutually agreed upon by the parties or determined by the court.

On February 21,1946, relatrix filed her original petition for writ of habeas corpus. A compromise was reached between the parties,…