Arnold v. Arnold

OPINION

By the Court,

Mowbray, C. J.:

Following divorce proceedings, Janet S. Arnold, appellant, and Richard Wayne Arnold, respondent, each sought permanent custody of their two year old child. The district court, after entering a decree of divorce, awarded temporary custody of the child to Richard until a hearing on the merits could be had. After a full hearing and after reviewing a throroughly detailed investigative report prepared by the Child Custody Division, the district court awarded permanent custody to Richard. Janet appeals, contending that the district court abused its discretion. The…