Ryan v. Ryan

OPINION

POPOVICH, Chief Judge.

This appeal is from a judgment and decree of dissolution awarding respondent physical custody of the parties’ minor child, subject to reasonable visitation. Appellant claims the trial court abused its discretion in awarding respondent physical custody and failing to order a structured visitation schedule. We affirm.

FACTS

Appellant William J. Ryan and respondent Gayle M. Ryan were married in 1978. Their only child, Amanda, was bom May 26, 1981. The parties lived together until January 23, 1983, when respondent and Amanda moved out of the family home. Appellant…