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Fawna Goff v. Terry Goff
Date: 09-11-2024
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Judge: John Fitzgerald
Court: Fourth Judicial Circuit Court, Meade County, South Dakota
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Description:
Fawna and Terry Goff were married in 2015 and had one child together, M.G. However, in late 2021, Terry left the marital home for work in Texas. After a time, it became clear that he did not intend to return to South Dakota and was pursuing a relationship with a new romantic partner. During this time, Fawna allowed M.G. to travel to Texas for an extended visit with Terry, after which he refused to return the child to South Dakota. Fawna filed for divorce and a trial was held in August 2023. Ultimately, the circuit court granted Fawna a divorce on the grounds of adultery, awarded primary legal and physical custody of M.G. to Fawna, set child support, divided the parties' property, and made a partial award of attorney fees to Fawna.
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Goff v. Goff, 2024 S.D. 57, 30485-JMK (S.D. Sep 11, 2024)
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Fawna and Terry Goff were married in 2015 and had one child together, M.G. However, in late 2021, Terry left the marital home for work in Texas. After a time, it became clear that he did not intend to return to South Dakota and was pursuing a relationship with a new romantic partner. During this time, Fawna allowed M.G. to travel to Texas for an extended visit with Terry, after which he refused to return the child to South Dakota. Fawna filed for divorce and a trial was held in August 2023. Ultimately, the circuit court granted Fawna a divorce on the grounds of adultery, awarded primary legal and physical custody of M.G. to Fawna, set child support, divided the parties' property, and made a partial award of attorney fees to Fawna.
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Goff v. Goff, 2024 S.D. 57, 30485-JMK (S.D. Sep 11, 2024)
Outcome:
Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Fawna Goff v. Terry Goff?
The outcome was: Affirmed in part, reversed in part, and remanded.
Which court heard Fawna Goff v. Terry Goff?
This case was heard in Fourth Judicial Circuit Court, Meade County, South Dakota, sd. The presiding judge was John Fitzgerald.
Who were the attorneys in Fawna Goff v. Terry Goff?
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When was Fawna Goff v. Terry Goff decided?
This case was decided on September 11, 2024.