In Re the Marriage of McDowell

REYNOLDSON, Justice.

Petitioner-wife’s appeal in this dissolution action raises issues relating to child custody, property division and attorney fees.

At time of trial petitioner Diane C. McDowell was 34 years old; respondent Cecil Michael McDowell was 39. Following their marriage on February 27, 1960 they adopted two children: Michael James, born April 6,1968, and Kelly Lynn, born November 20, 1970.

Respondent, a high school graduate earns approximately $12,500 per year as an incentive piece worker at Flexsteel Industries in Dubuque. Petitioner, who completed eleven school grades, worked part…