If the husband of such woman obtains a divorce from his wife in a court or tribunal of any other state or country, or if a divorce be decreed upon application of the wife during such separate residence, she shall retain the exclusive custody and guardianship and receive the earnings of her minor children living with her.
Source. RS 149:6. CS 158:6. GS 164:7. GL 183:6. PS 176:10. PL 288:11. RL 340:11.