Silverstein v. Silverstein

Marshall, Justice.

This is an appeal by the wife in a divorce action from an order awarding permanent custody of the parties’ minor son to the husband. For earlier proceedings, see Silverstein v. Silverstein, 239 Ga. 840 (239 SE2d 24) (1977). The evidence showed that custody of the child had been lodged for the preceding 15 months jointly in the parties, five days with the husband and two days with the wife each week, pursuant to an agreement of the parties.

" 'In a contest between parents over the custody of a child, the trial court has a very broad discretion, looking always to the best…