In re the Marriage of Abkes

HAYDEN, Judge.

Rashelle and Alan Abkes were married on May 29,1981, when Rashelle was seventeen years old and Alan was eighteen. The couple had two children; Jennifer was born in 1981 and Gordon in 1983.

After several separations, Rashelle initiated dissolution proceedings. After a two-day trial, the decree was filed on February 1, 1989. The dissolution decree awarded joint custody to Rashelle and Alan, with primary care to Alan.

Rashelle has appealed from the dissolution decree.

Rashelle contends the district court erred in placing primary care of the children with Alan. She asserts she was the…