Dykes v. Dykes

SHARP, Judge.

The history of this case is lengthy and complex. Dykes v. Dykes, 395 So.2d 188 (Fla. 5th DCA), rev. denied, 402 So.2d 609 (Fla.1981). The custody aspects were more difficult than the usual case, as the proceeding involved the application of the then newly adopted Florida’s Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act. §§ 61.1302-1348, Fla.Stat. (1983). Although we denied the former wife the relief requested, we granted her motion for attorney’s fees on appeal, and remanded this issue for the trial court’s determination. The trial court awarded the former wife a $30,000.00 appellate…