Williams v. Williams

Appellant contends basically that the Court of Appeals erred by failing to give effect to the initial order of the Court of Common Pleas of Auglaize County, which found she was entitled to temporary custody of the children. Appellee argues that this order was invalid because he was not accorded proper notice and a hearing.

In our society, the parent-child relationship is special, invoking strong feelings of love and affection. Therefore, the possible severance of that bond through a custody order must be guarded by procedures which give effect to the rights of both parents.1 Cf. In re…