Family Law

Family business owners sometimes find themselves in a precarious situation when the business is owned by a married couple. What if that couple decides to get a divorce? Is the business in jeopardy? There are many different solutions that people can use, but let’s take...

The marriage between you and your spouse has run its course and divorce is on the horizon. As parents, your main priority is settling matters related to child custody.  Generally, the family court prefers both parents to play an active role in bringing up the...

When a marriage comes to an end via divorce, a final divorce judgment may include provisions for spousal support payments by one spouse to the other. Basically, spousal support, or alimony as it is commonly known, is meant to meet the financial needs of the dependent...

When going through a divorce as a parent, it’s likely that your main priority will be the children. You’ll want a custody order that not only works for you, but more importantly, is good for your child. If you and your spouse are still amicable, then you might be able...

Parenting after a separation or divorce can be a difficult and stressful process, but having a well-crafted parenting plan can make all the difference. This is a document that outlines the responsibilities and schedules of each parent. It is crucial to ensure that...

Maybe you and your significant other have decided to take the next step in your relationship and move in together. You may have no plans to marry. Perhaps you and your partner have been living together for a while. You’ve decided you like this arrangement and see no...

With the possible exception of retirement accounts and family businesses, real property is usually the most expensive marital asset that couples have to handle in North Dakota divorces. You may have spent years saving up enough money for a down payment and more than a...

As a divorcing parent, you might want to dedicate all your time to your child to help them through the changes. The reality is that you probably need to spend a considerable amount of time working. Running a household alone can be costly, and you may even need to work...

Child custody should be about doing what is best for the kids. Yet, parents often pull in opposite directions to get what they want. Those disputes can harm parental relationships for years to come, and it is almost impossible that they will not harm the children...

Once you decide to divorce, your children should be among the first people to find out. Aside from you, they are the ones whose lives will be most affected. It’s never an easy conversation, yet with a little preparation, it can be the first of many that will help ease...