Opinion ID: 1599593
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Heading: District Court's Finding in Contempt Proceeding.

Text: As a final matter, we consider Richard's contention that the district court acted improperly in failing to hold Peggy in contempt for unreasonably denying Richard's child visitation under temporary orders of the district court while the modification case was pending. Our review of the record suggests that the district court could reasonably have concluded that Peggy was not acting in contempt of its order. We defer to that court's conclusions in that regard. We note, however, that the record reveals some instances where it appears that Peggy's denial of Richard's visitation rights was questionable. With respect to the rather detailed schedule of visitation that the district court has now established, Richard is without question entitled to rely on those times and dates in planning his life's activities. Deviation therefrom without his consent should not occur absent the most compelling circumstances. Any loss of a scheduled visitation for reasons not attributable to Richard's deliberate act, shall be made up at the earliest available opportunity. We have considered all arguments presented and, except as modified herein, affirm the judgment of the district court. Costs on appeal shall be taxed fifty percent to appellant, fifty percent to appellee. Neither party shall be liable for the other's attorney fees on appeal. AFFIRMED AS MODIFIED.