Kennedy v. Kennedy

Patsy J. Kennedy (Ms. Kennedy) appeals from an order entered by the district court for Dawes County, Nebraska, changing the custody of her two minor children from herself to her former husband, Jerry V. Kennedy (Mr. Kennedy). We believe that the district court was in error, and for that reason we reverse and remand with directions.

The record discloses that the parties were divorced on February 2, 1981. The decree entered in connection therewith specifically found that both parents were fit and suitable but, nevertheless, awarded custody of the two minor children to the mother. On January 24,…