Lee v. Pace

Clarke, Justice.

The parties in this case were divorced in 1979 in Upson County, Georgia, and former wife (Mrs. Pace) was given custody of the children. In 1981 the final judgment and decree was modified to give custody to former husband (Mr. Lee). In 1983, Mrs. Pace brought the present action to obtain custody, child support, and payment of certain medical bills for the children who had, in fact, been living with her since 1982. Mr. Lee lives in Illinois, and after obtaining a court order, Mrs. Pace had him served by publication and certified mail. The trial court granted change of custody to…