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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.