Sims v. Sims

OPINION

Appellant Donni Sims and respondent John Sims were married in 1975. On June 27, 1981, their daughter Kristine was born. In 1990 the couple divorced, agreeing that they would share joint legal and physical custody of Kristine, with Donni having primary physical custody subject to John’s having physical custody during school breaks and alternating holidays, as well as liberal visitation.

In March, 1991, John filed a motion with the district court requesting primary physical custody of his daughter. He alleged, among other things, that Donni left their daughter home alone. In August, 1991,…