In Re the Marriage of Myers

Susan and John Myers were married December 29, 1973, in Spokane County, Washington. Their two children, ages 4 and 3, were born in this state, and the parties continued to reside here for the next 3 1/2 years. On June 13, 1977, the parties separated and the children remained with Susan. Four days later, John removed the children from the care of a babysitter and departed for Kentucky with them without the consent of his wife. Susan filed a petition for dissolution of the marriage on July 7, and asked for custody of the children. The trial court dismissed the custody and support portions of…