Marriage of Kennedy v. Kennedy

I respectfully dissent from the majority decision to remand on child custody, and instead would affirm the trial court’s custody determination. I concur with the majority opinion in remanding on spousal maintenance and attorney’s fees. It should be noted at the outset that venue in this case was changed from the county of residence of the parties to Mower County to ensure an impartial trial court.

I. We must act within the scope of review. In selecting which parent shall be charged with the care, custody, and control of a child, the trial court is vested with broad discretion. Weatherly v.…