In re the Marriage of Doty

Husband appeals from a dissolution judgment awarding wife $17,000 and child support of $300 per month for 10 months of each year and fixing his visitation schedule. He also claims that the judge made statements reflecting an improper judicial attitude and bias to such an extent as to constitute reversible error. Mother cross-appeals, challenging the award of visitation during December and the child support award.

Husband and wife were married in 1978, after living together a short time. Both were employed in the Portland area. When they married, husband owned a lot and a house under…