In Re the Marriage of Stom

REYNOLDSON, Justice.

Petitioner James Stom appeals from a marriage dissolution decree which, inter alia, awarded to respondent Janice Stom custody of their minor daughter, Laura. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

James and Janice Stom were married December 10, 1966. Laura was born February 10, 1970. October 28, 1972 Janice moved from the home to a Council Bluffs apartment. Two days later James filed petition for dissolution.

After two months Janice moved back into the family home but slept on a couch. She continued to reside there until she moved to Omaha following a dissolution…