In Matter of Marriage of Boldt

Father appeals a dissolution judgment that awarded custody of their child to mother. He contends that the trial court erred, because it awarded custody to mother solely because she was the mother. On de novo review, we affirm.

Father and mother were married in February, 1988, and separated in May, 1989. Their child was 17 months old at the time of trial. Mother has three other children, ages 4,6 and 7, who live with her. Father has one other son, age 22. Father is a lawyer and a member of the Army Reserve. Mother works part-time doing child care and receives welfare assistance.

Father’s…