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Case No. 24-0016

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Mark Owen Mitchell
v.
Elsihner Smith

County:
Buena Vista

Appellant

Mark Owen Mitchell

Appellee

Elsihner Smith

Attorney for the Appellant

Craig H. Lane

Attorney for the Appellee

John M. Murray

Court of Appeals

Court of Appeals Opinion

Opinion Number:
24-0016
Date Published:
Dec 18, 2024
Summary

            Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Buena Vista County, Shayne Mayer, Judge.  AFFIRMED.  Considered by Buller, P.J., Langholz, J., and Mullins, S.J. Opinion by Buller, P.J.  (6 pages)

            A father appeals a decree placing physical care of three children with the mother.  OPINION HOLDS: Recognizing the district court was in an advantaged position to weigh credibility and that the mother was the historical primary caregiver, we affirm.

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