Bartmess v. Bartmess

The marriage of Buddy Bartmess, appellant, and Denise Bart-mess, respondent, was dissolved in the District Court of the First Judicial District, Lewis and Clark County. Buddy appeals from the order of the district judge awarding custody of the couple’s child to Denise.

The parties were married in May 1978. A daughter was born to them in January 1979. Denise petitioned for dissolution in April 1980. Evidentiary hearings were held in August and October of 1980. The findings, conclusions and decree of dissolution of the District Court were filed on December 2, 1980. Denise was awarded custody of…