Slater v. Slater

Citations

• 90 Va. 845
• 20 S.E. 780
• 1894 Va. LEXIS 81

Syllabus

<p>1. Custody oe Children — Doctrine.—The future .welfare and interest of the child is the paramount consideration as respects its custody against the claims of either or both of its parents, and notwithstanding a statute recognizing the superior rights of the father.</p> <p>2. Idem— Case at bar. — Where the father, though not very affectionate, is yet thoughtful and solicitous for the personal and spiritual welfare of' his family, and successful in business and able to provide for them, whilst the mother, though affectionate, is dependent on her parents for support: Held : The children must be committed to their father.</p>