In Re the Marriage of Smith

DONIELSON, Presiding Judge.

Elizabeth Smith and Joseph Smith were married in 1972. A decree of dissolution was entered for the parties in June 1987. Two children were born of this marriage: Joseph D. Smith (Joey), born in 1972; and Charlotte Smith, born in 1978. The parties were granted joint custody, with Elizabeth having physical care of the children. At that time both parties lived in Cherokee, Iowa, and Joseph had visitation every other weekend.

Shortly after the decree was entered, Elizabeth and the children moved to Las Vegas, Nevada. In October 1987, Joseph filed an application for an…