Fudenberg v. Molstad

OPINION

SEDGWICK, Judge.

In November 1983, appellant Arthur Fu-denberg brought an action to establish paternity and to gain custody of the parties’ child. Respondent Elisabeth Molstad de nied Fudenberg’s paternity and counter-petitioned for custody and support. Respondent later admitted paternity, and appellant withdrew his request for custody. The court then ordered appellant to pay support according to the guidelines.

The only remaining issues, allotment of the federal income tax dependency exemption and respondent’s request for attorney fees, were heard by a family court referee. The referee…