McKnight v. McKnight

This is a child custody case.

Walter L. McKnight and Wanda C. McKnight were divorced in September 1985. Pursuant to a settlement agreement incorporated into the divorce decree, the custody of their two minor children was given to the mother. On February 24,1987 the father filed this petition to modify, alleging a material change in circumstances and that the best interests of the children would be served by changing custody of the children to the father.

After an ore tenus proceeding on June 8, 1987, the court ordered additional evidence on the issue of custody. A second hearing was conducted…