Batton v. Batton

This is a child custody modification case.

The parties were divorced in January 1984. The mother was awarded custody of the minor child, Terrell Gustavus Batton, now twelve years old. In August 1985 the father petitioned to modify the divorce decree. Upon request, temporary custody was awarded to him. Following a hearing on the merits of the controversy, the trial court awarded permanent custody to the father. The mother appeals. We affirm.

When a trial court hears the testimony in a child custody modification case, as it did here, we presume that the trial court was correct, and reverse only…