Cunningham v. Cunningham

Karen Cunningham appeals an order from the Circuit Court of Harrison County transferring custody of her three children to Michael Cunningham, the children’s father. On appeal, Mrs. Cunningham claims that the circuit court erred in altering the custody established by the divorce decree. After reviewing the record, this Court agrees and reverses the decision of the circuit court.

On November 29, 1988 after eight years of marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Cunningham were divorced and custody of their three children, then ages 8, 5 and 4 was awarded to Mrs. Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham was granted visitation…