Ford v. Ford

HUNTLEY, Justice.

Bradly S. Ford and Sammie Jo Ford were married at Nampa, Idaho on July 25, 1980. On December 17, 1980, Mr. Ford filed for divorce. Sammie Jo Ford counterclaimed, also seeking divorce. Both parties sought custody of a child expected to be born as issue of the marriage in May, 1981.

The child was born on May 21, 1981, and trial was held on May 28, 29 and June 1, 1981. . The mother testified that she planned to maintain her home in Nampa, Idaho and denied that she intended to return to Louisiana and marry her former husband. After taking the matters of custody and support under…