In Re Marriage of Kern

Opinion

KANE, J.

This is an appeal from the trial court’s order exercising jurisdiction in a child custody matter and modifying a prior custody decree. The pertinent facts leading to the dispute are virtually undisputed and may be stated as follows:

Appellant Donald S. Kern (Father) and respondent Dana I. Kern (Mother) who were married on January 28, 1967, are the parents of Donald B. Kern (Bart) and Bonnie M. Kern (Bonnie). On Januaiy 5, 1976, respondent filed a petition for legal separation. The parties thereafter entered into a marital settlement agreement, whereby the custody of Bonnie was…