Determining what to do with a family home is often one of the biggest decisions that divorcing couples have to make if spouses own it together (or have otherwise invested significantly in it), which is typically the case. If one spouse wants to keep the home and the...
Family Law
Tips for navigating the emotional side of a divorce
Going through a divorce means you’re going to experience a lot of emotions. While you may be elated that the process is in motion, there’s a chance that you’ll also experience some negative emotions. Being able to work through these emotions can help you to reduce the...
Is a “right of first refusal” a solution for an erratic schedule?
Even the best of co-parenting situations have their challenges. This can be particularly true when one parent has an erratic schedule due to on-call employment or the fact that their job requires frequent travel. That can cause the affected parent to rely frequently...
What should you know about investments and divorce?
As couples end their marriage, determining the fate of shared and individual financial assets, especially investments, becomes a primary concern. Individuals need to approach this process with a clear understanding of securing their financial interests. Accurate...
When is a marital standard of living factored into alimony?
If you’re considering or preparing for divorce in the new year, you may be doing some research on what kind of spousal support you can seek – or be expected to pay. Spousal support (alimony) isn’t awarded, or even sought, in all divorces. However, if one spouse has a...
Dating after divorce: Navigating your new normal
Dating after the dissolution of your marriage can be a daunting experience. It's a journey through uncharted territory, filled with emotional ups and downs. After the dissolution of a marriage, many individuals wonder how to navigate the dating world again....
What happens to the family home during divorce?
Divorce comes with a number of difficult decisions to make. Besides working out a parenting plan, one of the most challenging aspects of the divorce is arriving at an equitable distribution per North Dakota marital property laws. It is not uncommon for a couple to end...
Why divorce is so complicated right now
Every August, there’s a bi-annual surge in new divorce filings, probably because couples want to make a break before the holiday season gets started. However, divorce is a bit harder right now than it has been in previous years – and you can thank the turbulent...
Dividing debt in a North Dakota divorce
The division of assets is generally considered one of the primary areas of focus for divorcing couples. For many couples, however, the division of debt may be of greater concern. Debt, like assets, is typically considered either individual or joint (marital). Student...
Should you ask your children where they want to live?
As you and your spouse get divorced, you know that you need to determine where the children are going to live. Both you and your spouse believe that you/they should have custody and that they should live with you/them. In order to settle the matter, your spouse...