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Case No. 23-1802

In re Marriage of Thoene

County:
Scott

Jeffrey Adam Thoene, Petitioner-Appellee

Kerri Lynn Thoene, n/k/a Kerry Lynn Webber, Respondent-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant

Katie M. Naset

Attorney for Appellee

Maria K. Pauly

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
23-1802
Date Published:
Mar 19, 2025
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Scott County, Stuart P. Werling, Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Tabor, C.J., and Ahlers and Sandy, JJ.  Opinion by Ahlers, J.  (7 pages)

            Kerri Webber appeals from the decree dissolving her marriage to Jeffery Thoene.  Kerri challenges the district court’s decision to place the parties’ child in their joint physical care.  She argues it is in the child’s best interests to be placed in her physical care.  Both parties seek appellate attorney fees.  OPINION HOLDS: Joint physical care best serves the child’s interests.  We decline to award either party appellate attorney fees. 

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