Family Law

There is no doubt that divorce impacts children in multiple ways. Unlike parents who made the decision to end their marriage, kids who are caught up in the middle of a divorce usually feel like their world has just been turned upside down. Co-parenting is a deliberate...

Many couples own a piece of rental property or two. They may rent it to full-time tenants or to vacationers. Either way, it can be a nice source of extra income. If you and your spouse are divorcing, however, determining what to do with that property can be a source...

While it may be tough for adults in North Dakota to process all the varied emotions that arise when they get divorced, it’s even more arduous for their kids. Young children can’t always fathom what is going on, even when it’s explained to them patiently and...

If you’re planning to get a divorce, you need to take steps to prepare. One thing to remember is that North Dakota is an equitable distribution divorce state, so that will impact the way you divorce. In an equitable distribution state, you are entitled to a fair share...

Ending a marriage isn’t usually an easy decision, but it’s one that’s sometimes necessary. While many people may think that divorce is usually the result of a one-time event, such as an affair, this isn’t necessarily the case. There are many causes of divorce. Some of...

If you are a parent in North Dakota who is currently paying child support, and you have a significant change in income due to a loss or change in employment, you will need to change the amount of your payments. But how do you do this? First, you will need to make a...

North Dakota, like other states, has a formula to determine how much child support a noncustodial parent should pay to cover the costs associated with raising their son or daughter. Factors such as parental income and the number of kids a parent has may affect how...

Going through a divorce in North Dakota can be a difficult time for anyone. With that in mind, things can become even harder if you and your ex-spouse own a business together. Fortunately, divorced couples can continue running a business after their marriage ends....

Divorce could happen to any couple of any age in North Dakota. Even older persons over the age of 50 may discover their marriage falling apart. While the process may take an emotional toll, divorcing spouses need to remain focused on a marriage dissolution's financial...

In a North Dakota divorce, joint assets are divided in an equitable fashion. Joint property may include a home, money in a bank account or a vehicle, and both spouses are required to provide a detailed list of their assets and liabilities during the discovery process....