In Re the Custody of Dallenger

This is an appeal from an order of the district court, Cascade County, granting respondent’s petition for modification of the decree as to custody of the parties’ two children.

Appellant Ronald Dallenger was awarded custody of the children, Suzanne and Christopher, pursuant to a decree of divorce entered May 24, 1974. Appellant has since remarried and presently lives in Great Falls, Montana. Respondent, Martha Herren, also is remarried and resides in Florida. On February 20, 1976, respondent filed a petition for modification of custody. She filed an amended petition to the same effect on March…