In re the Marriage of Merrill

Marquardt, J.:

Matthew M. Merrill appeals the district court’s refusal to remove Patrick Nichols as the case manager and its assessment of Nichols’ fees and costs against Merrill. We affirm in part, reverse in part, vacate in part, and remand with directions.

Matthew and Nancy Merrill filed cross-petitions for divorce in mid-2004. The district court granted the divorce on October 12, 2004, but retained jurisdiction over child custody, child support, and division of marital property. Throughout these proceedings, Nancy Merrill is referred to as Nancy Jadlow because she had remarried.

On April 21,…