James L. Clements v. Barbara L. Clements

After nearly twenty years of a marriage from which four children were born, the appellant commenced a divorced action in the district court in Bonner County, alleging extreme cruelty as grounds therefor. He additionally sought custody of the four children, claiming the respondent wife was not a fit and proper person to have the care, custody and education of any of the minor children. To this the respondent cross-complained for a divorce on the grounds of extreme cruelty, and sought custody of the two youngest children only. She also prayed for an award of $350.00 per month for support of herself and the two minor children. Following a trial on these issues the trial Judge made the following findings of fact pertinent to this appeal: