Shumway v. Shumway

DONALDSON, Chief Justice.

Brad and Linda Shumway were married on September 6, 1969. In April, 1972, the Shumway family moved to Treasureton, Idaho, to help Brad’s father operate his farming business. The Shumway family has continued to live on the farm in Treasureton since that time.

On November 16, 1979, Linda Shumway filed an action for divorce against Brad Shumway alleging extreme cruelty. In addition, Mrs. Shumway sought custody of the Shumway’s two sons who were five and eight years of age, and an equal division of the community property.

After a contested trial in the magistrate court, the…