Hicks v. Hicks

HOLMES, Judge.

Appellee-wife brought suit for divorce against appellant-husband in the Jackson County Circuit Court on the ground that the husband had become addicted to the habitual use of alcohol subsequent to their marriage. Appellee further alleged that as a result of appellant’s habitual “drunkenness,” there had been an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.

In addition to the divorce, appellee sought custody of the parties’ four minor children; support for the children; the home which was jointly owned by the parties; and a reasonable fee for her attorney.

By answer and cross-bill, issue…