Allen v. Allen

The issues on this appeal relate to the custody determination made by the trial court. The parties were married in 1970. At the time of the trial, the plaintiff was twenty-four years of age and employed as a typist. The defendant was twenty-six years of age and was a self-employed farmer. They had one child, Sheri-Rae Allen, who was four years of age.

In December, 1975, trial was held on the divorce issue only. The trial court granted the plaintiff a divorce on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Both parties were found to be fit and proper persons for the care, custody and control of…