Henry v. Janes

This case involves the custody of Julia Gene Janes, a little girl, eight years of age. Appellee is its father and appellants, its great-uncle and aunt, respectively. The child’s mother, Nina Gene, married appellee November 7, 1940, and this child was born July 18, 1944. At the time of their marriage, both parties were living in Atkins. She was a school teacher and he a barber. Prior to June 15, 1951, they were separated and on June 28, 1951, Nina Gene obtained a divorce from appellee. A property settlement was made and she was given the custody of the little girl. The decree provided: “It was…