Hoffman v. Jevne

Crothers, Justice.

[¶1] Matthew Jevne appeals an order denying his motion for an order to show cause against Samantha Hoffman. We affirm, concluding the court did not abuse its discretion in denying Jevne's motion without a hearing.

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[¶2] Jevne and Hoffman have one child together. Jevne and Hoffman divorced in Texas in 2017, and Hoffman was awarded primary residential responsibility of the child. Hoffman moved to North Dakota in 2018 and registered the Texas judgment in Morton County under N.D.C.C. § 14-14.1-25 as a foreign child custody determination.

[¶3] In August 2018, Jevne moved for an…