Marriage of Cadena v. Fries

¶1 Kevin John Fries (Fries) appeals from the qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) of the Montana Thirteenth Judicial District Court, Yellowstone County. We affirm, order that Cadena is entitled to reasonable attorney fees on appeal, and remand for determination of those fees.

ISSUES

¶2 We review the following issues:

1. Did the District Court err in its application of the law regarding division of Fries’pension?

2. Is either party entitled to attorney fees?

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶3 Brenda Cadena (Cadena) and Fries married on June 7,1980. The marriage was dissolved by an order of…