Heistand v. Heistand

Lori Heistand appeals from an order of modification entered by the district court for Douglas County in which physical custody of the parties’ minor child was transferred from Lori to Brian Heistand. We conclude, based upon our de novo review, that the district court abused its discretion in so holding.

BACKGROUND

On January 17, 1991, the marriage of Lori and Brian was dissolved by a court in Missouri, where both had resided for more than 90 days prior to the commencement of the dissolution proceeding. At the time of the decree, the parties had one minor child, Abby, who was bom on April 1,…