Bier v. Sherrard

Peggy Sherrard Bier appeals from an order of the District Court granting custody of their children to Leslie Sherrard. Leslie Sherrard cross-appeals from an order awarding attorney fees and costs for appeal to appellant.

Peggy and Leslie Sherrard married in 1972, and two children were born of the marriage. On January 4, 1978, the District Court entered a decree of dissolution, awarding temporary custody of the children to Peggy, with a final custody determination to be made after a psychological evaluation of both parents and the oldest child. Thirteen months later, Leslie Sherrard sought…