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In re Marriage of Cook
Julie Ann Cook, Petitioner-Appellant
Matthew Wayne Cook, Respondent-Appellee
Attorney for Appellant
Andrew B. Howie
Attorney for Appellee
Joseph C. Pavelich
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Muscatine County, Tamra Roberts, Judge. AFFIRMED AS MODIFIED AND REMANDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Schumacher and Langholz, JJ. Opinion by Schumacher, J. (9 pages)
Petitioner appeals the district court order modifying the child support obligation established in the parties’ dissolution decree. OPINION HOLDS: The district court order improperly determined the child support obligation using a formula presuming joint physical care. We find the noncustodial parent is responsible for support. The requirement to share the children’s expenses other than the uncovered medical expenses is eliminated. Neither party is awarded appellate attorney fees. We affirm the district court’s order as modified and remand with instructions for entry of an order consistent with this opinion.
