Santmier v. Santmier

This is a divorce and child custody case.

Following a lengthy trial, in which testimony was presentedore tenus, the trial court entered a final judgment of divorce. Custody of the parties' three minor children was granted to the husband.

The wife, through able counsel, appeals, contending that the trial court erred in awarding custody to the husband. We affirm.

The wife's primary contention appears to be that, because the parties were divorced on grounds of incompatibility, the trial court was prohibited from considering any fault or misconduct on her part in making its custody determination.…