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In re the Marriage of Ware
Douglas P. Ware, Petitioner-Appellant
Kristi J. Ware, Respondent-Appellee
Attorney for Appellant
Earl B. Kavanaugh
Attorney for Appellee
Kristi J. Ware, self-represented
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Jasper County, Bradley McCall, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Danilson, C.J., and Vogel and Tabor, JJ. Opinion by Tabor, J. (12 pages)
Doug Ware appeals the order to pay traditional spousal support, citing the parties’ fourteen-year separation during their twenty-five-year marriage. Doug also requests an award of appellate attorney fees. OPINION HOLDS: Based on the statutory factors, the district court did not fail to do equity in awarding Kristi Ware traditional spousal support. We affirm. We deny Doug’s request for attorney fees.