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Wendy Whitaker
v.
Fredrick Wixom
Appellee
Wendy Whitaker
Appellant
Fredrick Wixom
Attorney for the Appellee
Ryan D. Gerling
Attorney for the Appellant
Scott E. Schroeder
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
19-1369
Date Published:
Sep 23, 2020
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Lee (North) County, Wyatt Peterson, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Vaitheswaran, P.J., and Tabor and Schumacher, JJ. Opinion by Tabor, J. (12 pages)
A father appeals the decree awarding the mother physical care of their daughter. The father contends he is in a better position to serve the child’s long-term best interests. OPINION HOLDS: After considering the child’s need for greater stability and continuity, we affirm the district court. The father is unable to pay requested attorney fees, but we assess him costs on appeal.
