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Case No. 23-1912

In re Marriage of Shada

County:
Harrison

Nicole Sarah Shada, Petitioner-Appellee

Christopher David Shada, Respondent-Appellant

Attorney for Appellant

Krisanne C. Weimer

Attorney for Appellee

Michael J. Winter

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
23-1912
Date Published:
Sep 18, 2024
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Harrison County, Craig M. Dreismeier, Judge.  AFFIRMED AS MODIFIED AND REMANDED WITH DIRECTIONS.  Considered by Badding, P.J., Langholz, J., and Mullins, S.J.  Opinion by Badding, P.J.  (13 pages)

            A father appeals the decree dissolving his marriage, arguing the district court erred in placing his children in their mother’s physical care.  Both parties request an award of appellate attorney fees.  OPINION HOLDS: On our de novo review of the record, we modify the decree to place the children in the father’s physical care.  We remand the matter to the district court to determine the mother’s visitation and child support.  We deny both parties’ requests for appellate attorney fees.

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