Lambert v. Everist

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

This case comes before us on petitioner-father’s application for further review of the court of appeals decision. Petitioner and respondent-mother are the unwed parents of a six year old minor child. Petitioner sought custody of the child under Iowa Code section 675.40 (1985) in the trial court and was awarded joint legal custody with the respondent. Primary physical care, however, was left with respondent and petitioner appeals the physical care award.

The court of appeals affirmed the trial court’s ruling. We granted petitioner’s application for further review and…