Family Law

Money differences are one of the key factors that contribute to marriage breakups. Yet they are certainly not over when you decide to divorce, and it can be one of the biggest causes of conflict during the divorce process. Some spouses try to circumvent these...

When a marriage ends in a divorce, one spouse is often ordered to pay a specified amount of money to the other in the form of spousal support. Also known as alimony, spousal support is meant to help the recipient who does not have an income to ensure that they are...

When you’re not married and decide to separate, you need to think carefully about how you set up custody. It’s common to see unmarried couples fight over child custody, but your situation doesn’t have to be that way. While it can be hard to resolve custody concerns,...

Divorce is usually the last thing in the minds of a couple that is planning to get married. Bringing up the subject of a prenuptial agreement at this point can be quite sensitive as it may seem to signify a distrust with your partner or a lack of confidence that the...

Divorcing parents have to ensure they’re doing what’s necessary, so the children have what they need. This is a big transition for the kids, so both adults will have to determine what they can do to make things easier for the children. One thing that can make a major...

Divorce should not leave you destitute or with a significantly lower standard of living than what you enjoyed during the marriage. The law in North Dakota requires the spouse in a better financial position to pay interim support to the other spouse, pending the...

You gave up your career to support your spouse’s career instead, and that generally meant taking care of the home, the kids, the pets and all the mundane details of life. You never minded the sacrifices you made -- until now. Now, your spouse wants a divorce and...

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...