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In re the Marriage of Steven Paul Richard Awe and Michaela Ann Awe, d/k/a Michael Ann Hale
Date: 09-04-2024
Case Number: 24-0055
Judge: James E. Ellefson
Court: District Court, Hardin County, Iowa
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Description:
Michaela Hale[1] appeals an order modifying the decree dissolving her marriage with Steven Awe by placing their children in his-rather than her- physical care. Hale argues that Awe failed to show a substantial change in circumstances or that modifying the children's physical-care placement is in the children's best interests.
But on our de novo review, giving the district court's fact findings due deference, we conclude that Awe has met his heavy burden to show that modification is warranted. Hale's 300-mile move to Missouri is a substantial change in circumstances. And given Hale's repeated actions to impair the children's relationships with Awe and Awe's more stable home environment, placing the children in Awe's physical care rather than Hale's is in the children's best interests. We thus affirm the district court's modification order.
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Michaela Hale[1] appeals an order modifying the decree dissolving her marriage with Steven Awe by placing their children in his-rather than her- physical care. Hale argues that Awe failed to show a substantial change in circumstances or that modifying the children's physical-care placement is in the children's best interests.
But on our de novo review, giving the district court's fact findings due deference, we conclude that Awe has met his heavy burden to show that modification is warranted. Hale's 300-mile move to Missouri is a substantial change in circumstances. And given Hale's repeated actions to impair the children's relationships with Awe and Awe's more stable home environment, placing the children in Awe's physical care rather than Hale's is in the children's best interests. We thus affirm the district court's modification order.
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Outcome:
Affirmed.
In re Marriage of Awe, 24-0055 (Iowa App. Sep 04, 2024)
In re Marriage of Awe, 24-0055 (Iowa App. Sep 04, 2024)
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About This Case
What was the outcome of In re the Marriage of Steven Paul Richard Awe and Michael...?
The outcome was: Affirmed. In re Marriage of Awe, 24-0055 (Iowa App. Sep 04, 2024)
Which court heard In re the Marriage of Steven Paul Richard Awe and Michael...?
This case was heard in District Court, Hardin County, Iowa, IA. The presiding judge was James E. Ellefson.
Who were the attorneys in In re the Marriage of Steven Paul Richard Awe and Michael...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Eldora Divorce Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Eldora Divorce Lawyer Directory.
When was In re the Marriage of Steven Paul Richard Awe and Michael... decided?
This case was decided on September 4, 2024.