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In re the Marriage of Behymer
Jennifer Lynn Behymer, n/k/a Jennifer Lynn Schuttinga, Petitioner-Appellant
Butch E. Behymer, Respondent-Appellee
Attorney for Appellant
Cynthia D. Hucks
Attorney for Appellee
Heather M. Simplot
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Mahaska County, Dan Wilson, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Greer and Ahlers, JJ. Opinion by Ahlers, J. (8 pages)
The mother appeals the modification of the parties’ custody decree. The modification order changed the custodial arrangement from joint physical care to placing physical care of the parties’ minor child with the father. On appeal, the mother argues placing physical care with the father is not in the child’s best interest. Alternatively, she argues she should receive more visitation time. Both parents request appellate attorney fees. OPINION HOLDS: It is in the child’s best interest to modify the decree to place physical care with the father. No modification of the visitation schedule is warranted. No appellate attorney fees are awarded to either party. Court costs are assessed to the mother.
