In Re the Marriage of Sparks

Respondent wife appeals from the decree dissolving the parties’ marriage asserting: (1) that the petitioner husband should not have been awarded custody of the parties’ two children; (2) that she should not have been required to pay support and medical expenses for the children; (3) that she should have been awarded alimony; and (4) that the trial court’s property division was inequitable. Respondent also requests payment for attorney fees and costs on appeal. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and modify in part.

Our review of this equitable proceeding is de novo. Iowa R.App.P. 4. Our…