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Case No. 22-0674

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Dion Lee Johnson
v.
Shelby Ann Maddy, n/k/a Shelby Ann Hager

Appellant

Dion Lee Johnson

Appellee

Shelby Ann Maddy, n/k/a Shelby Ann Hager

Attorney for the Appellant

Cynthia D. Hucks

Attorney for the Appellee

Bryan J. Goldsmith and Carly M. Schomaker

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
22-0674
Date Published:
Mar 08, 2023
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Wapello County, Lucy J. Gamon, Judge. AFFIRMED.  Considered by Bower, C.J., and Badding and Buller, JJ.  Opinion by Bower, C.J.  (5 pages)

            Dion Johnson appeals the physical-care provision of the court’s decree establishing paternity, custody, visitation, and support of his child with Shelby Maddy.  OPINION HOLDS: On our de novo review and giving weight to the Shelby’s history of being the primary caregiver, we affirm.

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