Sedam v. Hofacker

Case Number(s)
A-19-0089
Court Number
Douglas
Call Date
Case Time
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Case Summary

A-19-0089, Phillip J. Sedam (appellant) v. Sydni A. Hofacker n/k/a Sydni A. Hawn

Douglas County, District Judge J. Russell Derr

Attorney for Appellant:  John J. Maynard (Chatelain & Maynard)

Attorney for Appellee:  Renee L. Mathias (Schaefer Shapiro, LLP)

Civil Action:  Modification of custody and removal

Action Taken by Trial Court: The district court modified the original custody decree and allowed the appellee to remove the minor child to Michigan. 

Assignments of Error on Appeal: 14 errors were assigned. They can be summarized into two categories: the district court erred and abused its discretion in granting appellee sole custody of the minor child, and erred in allowing the appellee to remove the minor child to Michigan.

Extended Case Summary

A-19-0089, Sedam (appellant) v. Hofacker

Douglas County, District Judge Russell Derr

Attorney for Appellant:  John J. Maynard (Chatelain & Maynard)

Attorney for Appellee:  Renee L. Mathias (Schaefer Shapiro, LLP)

Civil Action:  Modification of custody and removal

Action Taken by Trial Court: The district court modified the original custody decree and allowed the appellee to remove the minor child to Michigan. 

Assignments of Error on Appeal: 14 errors were assigned. They can be summarized into two categories: the district court erred and abused its discretion in granting appellee sole custody of the minor child, and erred in allowing the appellee to remove the minor child to Michigan.

Case Location
Omaha
Court Type
District Court
Schedule Code
A1
Panel Text
Pirtle, Riedmann, and Welch, Judges