In re the Marriage of Kasten

Opinion by

Judge SMITH.

Frank Kasten (father) appeals the district court’s order denying his motion to appoint a mental health professional to conduct a visitation evaluation and for change in visitation. We reverse and remand with directions.

The parties’ marriage was dissolved in 1985. Debra Kasten (mother) has custody of the parties’ only child and father has visitation rights.

In September 1989, father filed a motion seeking modification of visitation and, in late October, filed a motion to appoint a mental health professional to conduct, at his expense, a visitation evaluation. This motion…