Yates v. Yates

CARL R. GAERTNER, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order modifying a prior Decree of Dissolution of the marriage of Elizabeth Yates, petitioner, and William Yates, respondent. For reasons discussed below, we affirm.

The original decree awarded primary care, custody, and control of the couple’s minor child, John Yates, bom August 25, 1977, to petitioner. Respondent was granted “reasonable” rights of visitation and temporary custody, and was ordered to pay $200.00 per month for child support.

On June 20, 1985, respondent filed a motion to modify the custody award with the court, seeking transfer…