Shafer v. Shafer

Shaw, Judge:

This is a divorce action in which appellant-Robert N. Shafer appeals portions of the family court order concerning alimony, child support, child visitation rights and equitable distribution of the marital home. The exception regarding attorney’s fees is abandoned. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

Mr. Shafer and respondent were married in West Virginia in November, 1969. Their marriage produced one child, Jeffrey, who was five years old when the final hearing was held in January, 1982.

After twelve years of marriage, the parties permanently separated in May, 1981. Both…