Berry v. Berry

MONTGOMERY, Judge.

The custody of Opal Jean Berry, a seven-year-old female child, was awarded to Alonzo Berry, the father. Janet Rascov, with whom the child had been living, has appealed. She questions whether the father is suited for the trust and whether the transfer is in the best interest of the child.

Elizabeth Mason Berry and Alonzo Berry were married on February 2, 1956. At that time Elizabeth had a son, Michael Mason, born out of wedlock and fathered apparently by someone other than Alonzo. Opal Jean was born March 13, 1957.

On October 28, 1957, Elizabeth sued for divorce. She was…