In Re Marriage of McGee

KERRY L. MONTGOMERY, Presiding Judge.

Debra Sue McGee (Mother) appeals from a decree of dissolution of marriage entered by the Circuit Court of Scott County dated December 26, 2001, awarding Billie Gene McGee (Father) custody of their child, Kaylee, born February 21, 1997. The judgment provided for joint legal custody but awarded primary physical custody of Kaylee to Father and provided for visitation with Mother. Mother appeals. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

Appellate review of a judge-tried case is .governed by Murphy v. Carron, 536 S.W.2d 30 (Mo. banc 1976). In Murphy, the…