Bogue v. Bogue

INGRAM, Presiding Judge.

Following an ore tenus proceeding, the trial court in October 1988 entered a final divorce decree wherein it awarded permanent custody of the parties’ two-year-old son to the father. The mother appeals.

*1345Our scope of review in child custody cases is limited. When evidence in a custody matter is presented ore tenus, the finding of the trial court is presumed correct and will not be set aside on appeal absent a palpable showing of abuse. Dockins v. Dockins, 475 So.2d 571 (Ala.Civ. App.1985). The determinative factor in awarding custody is the best interest and welfare of…