Hathaway v. Bergheim

SABERS, Justice (on reassignment).

[¶ 1.] Jody Bergheim filed a motion seeking custody of his eight-year-old son, Christian. The trial court denied the motion, determining that Christian should remain with his mother, Heather Hathaway. Jody appeals and we affirm.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] Heather and Jody grew up in Madison, met in high school, and married in 1990. He farmed and worked for a livestock auction business. She worked in a grocery store while attending college.

[¶ 3.] Christian was born May 13, 1992. The parties separated in October 1992 because of financial difficulties. Their divorce became…