Lawrence v. Hosfield

This is an appeal from an order modifying a divorce decree changing the custody of three minor children from the father to the mother.

December 2, 1954, Byron A. Hosfield secured an uncontested decree of divorce from Clara Maxine Hosfield on a cross-complaint and was awarded the custody of their three minor children. The actual care of the children has been assumed by Mr. Hosfield’s parents.

June 6, 1955, Mrs. Hosfield married Charles H. Lawrence, a torpedoman second class in the United States Navy. Since their marriage, they have resided in California, where Mr. Lawrence is stationed. June 7,…