Richardson v. Richardson

This case is before us on appeal from an amended final order entered in the Circuit Court of Raleigh County on February 28, 1991, which granted permanent custody of the parties’ children to their father, Terry Mason Richardson. Phyllis Richardson appeals, seeking to have custody returned to her. For the reasons stated below, we agree that the change of custody was correct and affirm the granting of the custody to the father.

The parties were married on September 3,1983, and subsequently had two children. The parties separated on February 21, 1989, after which Mr. Richardson filed for divorce.…