In Re the Dissolution of the Marriage of Greisamer

This is a child custody dispute, which comes to us from the Court of Appeals on a petition for review filed by the child’s mother, who attacks the decision of the Court of Appeals reversing a judgment of the trial court granting her the custody of the children. Greisamer and Greisamer, 24 Or App 819, 547 P2d 155 (1976).

Shortly after moving to Oregon, the father filed for a separation from the mother in Klamath County circuit court. Both parties were represented by counsel throughout the proceedings and submitted evidence directed to the issue of child custody. Subsequently, on November 20,…