Gilman v. Riis

This is an appeal from an order denying plaintiff-appellant’s motion for a change in the custody and control of Victoria and Joyce, minor daughters of the parties, now 6 and 4 years of age, respectively. We affirm the judgment and order of the District Court.

The defendant father, Clinton Riis, was granted an absolute divorce from the plaintiff, Mary Anna Riis, on November 4, 1970, on the grounds of adultery. The District Court, in the decree granting the divorce, specifically found that Mary Anna was not a fit, suitable, or proper person to have the care and custody of Victoria and Joyce. The…