If you’re divorcing and want to divide your assets, you’re going to have to consider that North Dakota is not a community property state. That means that you are expected to divide your assets in a fair way, but it’s not necessarily going to be equal. As an equitable...
Parental kidnapping isn’t a concern for all divorced parents, but if you are worried that your child may be taken out of the state or abroad without permission because the other parent is angry about custody or other issues, then you do need to watch out for the signs...
You know that your inheritance was intended for you and only you. However, it’s also a financial asset. Now that your spouse has asked for a divorce, they want to claim a portion of it for themselves -- along with other marital assets. Should you be concerned? Can...
Marrying someone who already has children can lead to a bigger family very quickly. Often, stepparents develop very meaningful bonds with their stepchildren as the family gets used to its new circumstances. In certain scenarios, such as one where a parent has died or...
If you’ve ever spoken with someone who went through a difficult divorce, then you might have heard them describe it like going to war. Every day, they might have faced new challenges with a spouse who didn’t want to resolve the conflict. You should know that your...
They say that when you marry your spouse, you marry their whole family. Unfortunately, when you divorce them, you don’t always get to leave their family behind – especially when you have children. Your kids may have special bonds with their grandparents, aunts,...
Adults often struggle to adjust to the new chapter in their lives once they divorce. It's even more challenging for kids to adapt to their new normal, though. A parent's role as a service member can make things more challenging when it comes to arranging for child...
One mistake that people sometimes make with divorce is in assuming that the type of spouse someone was will determine what type of parent they are. Nothing could be further from the truth. There are many cases where someone was not an ideal spouse, but they are still...
Few things are as painful for a parent as waking up for the first time to a house without their children. Time spent apart from your children due to divorce can be a good thing. It can help you appreciate each other more. Yet, what if the distance results in a...
Looking over your property is part of planning for divorce. You need to figure out how much property you have and what you will have to share with your spouse. If you don't have a marital agreement, like a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, then you will either have...
