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Facts

• The case involves post-decree motions related to a divorce settlement, including disputes over child support calculations, possession of family photographs, damages to a vehicle, fees for a guardian ad litem, tax equalization, and the removal of a hearing officer. The district court resolved these issues through a written order after two evidentiary hearings.

Procedural History

• [Not applicable or not found]

Parties' Submissions

• Respondent-Appellant: Argues that the district court erred in its legal rulings, specifically requesting a correct calculation of child support, reversal of orders regarding family photographs, vehicle damages, guardian ad litem fees, enforcement of tax equalization orders, and removal of hearing officer Nancy Colella.
• Petitioner-Appellee: [Not applicable or not found]

Legal Issues

• Whether the district court erred in its legal rulings regarding child support calculations.
• Whether the district court's orders regarding family photographs, vehicle damages, guardian ad litem fees, and tax equalization should be reversed.
• Whether hearing officer Nancy Colella should be removed from the case.

Disposition

• The Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's decision and order resolving the nine post-decree motions.

Reasons

• Per Cynthia A. Fry, J. (James J. Wechsler, J., and Michael D. Bustamante, J., concurring): The Court of Appeals reviewed the respondent's arguments and found them unpersuasive, affirming the district court's decision. The respondent's motion to amend his docketing statement to include additional issues was denied due to a failure to explain why these issues were not initially raised and because the issues were not deemed viable. The Court applied the proper standard of review for child support decisions and the exercise of equitable powers by the district court, emphasizing the deference given to the trier of fact in evaluating witness credibility and factual issues.