BECHTLE v. State of North Dakota, Statutory Real Party in Interest (2023)

Supreme Court of North Dakota.

Nichole BECHTLE, n.k.a. Nichole Hammeren, Plaintiff and Appellee v. Joshua R. BECHTLE, Defendant and Appellant State of North Dakota, Statutory Real Party in Interest

No. 20230054

Decided: September 14, 2023

Erica J. Shively, Bismarck, ND, for plaintiff and appellee; submitted on brief. William Woodworth, Bismarck, ND, for defendant and appellant; submitted on brief.

[¶1] Joshua Bechtle appeals from a district court's order denying his motion to modify parenting time. Joshua Bechtle argues the court erred by finding no material change in circumstances after he completed sex offender treatment and probation. Joshua Bechtle also argues the court erred in its review of the best interest factors.

[¶2] The district court found no material change in circumstances existed because it was known at the time of the initial parenting time order that Joshua Bechtle's parole would end, he would complete sex offender treatment and remained a registered sex offender until 2031. Because this issue is dispositive, we decline to address other issues raised on appeal. We summarily affirm under N.D.R.App.P. 35.1(a)(2).

Per Curiam.

[¶3] Jon J. Jensen, C.J. Daniel J. Crothers Lisa Fair McEvers Jerod E. Tufte Douglas A. Bahr

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