Smilgus v. Smilgus

This is an appeal from a modification of a decree in the circuit court as to the custody of a minor daughter of the parties. In April, 1945, plaintiff obtained a decree of divorce from defendant. The custody of the daughter, Ellen Smilgus, then about 2-g- years of age, was given to plaintiff. Later defendant sought and obtained modification of the decree and was given custody of the little girl. In 1948, the mother (plaintiff) obtained in the circuit court a modification of the decree which restored custody to her. An appeal to this Court by defendant resulted in reversal and a decree giving…