Skip to main content
Iowa Judicial Branch
Main Content

Case No. 18-0663

In re the Marriage of Madhamanchi and Dandamudi

Jyothsna Latha Madhamanchi, Petitioner-Appellant

Madhu Babu Dandamudi, Respondent-Appellee

Attorney for Appellant

Andrew B. Howie

Attorney for Appellee

H.J. Dane and Ryan M. Beckenbaugh

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
18-0663
Date Published:
Mar 06, 2019
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, Marlita A. Greve, Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Vogel, C.J., Vaitheswaran, J., and Danilson, S.J.  Opinion by Vogel, C.J.  (6 pages)

            Jyothsna Madhamanchi appeals from the child custody, spousal support, and attorney fee provisions of the decree dissolving her marriage to Madhu Dandamudi.  She asserts the district court should have placed their child in her physical care or it should have ordered additional visitation, communication, and transportation for the child.  She also requests increased spousal support, trial attorney fees, and appellate attorney fees.  OPINION HOLDS: Placing weight on the district court’s findings of credibility, we affirm the decree and decline to award appellate attorney fees.

© 2025 Iowa Judicial Branch. All Rights Reserved.