Glenn A. Rice v. Kristie Lee Rice

ELLETT, Chief Justice: The parties to this appeal were divorced on August 26, 1975, at which time the father, respondent here, was awarded the temporary care, custody, and control of their then two-year-old daughter. The mother subsequently, pursuant to the terms of the divorce decree, requested an order to show cause why she should not be awarded custody of the child. At the second hearing the lower court refused to change the control of the minor child and left her with the father. The mother appeals that decree. The precise issue before this Court is whether or not the district court abused its discretion by granting custody of the minor child to the respondent.