Couture v. Couture

Bowles, Justice.

Appellee Thomas Fred Couture, a nonresident of Georgia, brought a petition for habeas corpus in Thomas County, Georgia, against his wife, Phyllis Jean Couture, seeking custody of a minor child born during their wedlock. The writ of habeas corpus issued on February 15, 1978, and hearing was set thereon for February 17,1978, but continued until February 22, 1978, at appellant’s request. On February 21, 1978, appellant filed a complaint for divorce and other relief which was personally served upon appellee while he was awaiting trial of the habeas corpus case. Appellee moved for…