Schmer v. Schmer

This is an action for dissolution of marriage. The decree granted custody of the minor child to the wife; fixed child support, alimony, and property settlement amounts in accordance with the stipulation of the parties; and directed the petitioner husband to pay costs and attorney fees. The husband has appealed challenging the award of custody and the assessment of costs and fees.

The parties were married in 1963. The husband owns and operates a corporate trucking business with 10 power units, and also owns and operates a 280-acre farm and livestock unit. The husband was 55 years old at the…