The beginning of relationships and marriages are typically light-hearted. But, every couple will have to tackle obstacles over the years. Often, the strength of a marriage is indicated by how couples overcome these challenges together. Unfortunately, some...
On your wedding day, divorce is the furthest thing from your mind. Unfortunately, marriages break down, and people grow apart for many reasons. If you have reached a point where you believe it is time to file for divorce, it is important to make sure you follow the...
You may certainly know that the reason for your divorce matters to you, as it’s a personal reason. But as you file for divorce, you may not be sure if you need to declare fault or if your reasoning is even going to matter in any legal sense. Do you have to provide a...
Adopting a child that you care about will protect your relationship with the child and also give them increased stability. They can depend on you in a legal sense and could inherit from your estate even if you die without a will. However, adoptions are a family law...
Married fathers in North Dakota automatically have paternity rights. The hospital will put their name on the birth certificate of their wife's new child without any extra effort. Unmarried fathers are not as fortunate. They typically need to assert themselves if they...
Divorce is a challenge whenever it occurs. There is the heartbreak that comes from realizing the relationship won't last and the stress of trying to separate your lives and finances after combining everything. Even those who have previously had a positive relationship...
Making sure that you have the child custody plan that’s going to meet your child’s needs is critical. The best way to do this is for you and your ex to work as a team to decide the terms. As you’re going through this, there are many points that you should consider,...
Your child custody agreement will help decide who has your kids and when. There are a lot of dates, times and factors to include in a custody order. You may need to ensure you're covering all your bases so you have your children at the best times. Here’s what you...
When you talk to people who have a strong career focus, they’ll often say that they’re doing it for their family. They’re trying to provide for that family. All of those 80-hour weeks at the office are simply because they care about their spouse and their children so...
It is not always easy to deal with changes in family dynamics, including changes to child custody arrangements. If you have recently had a significant change in your life that impacts your children's living situation, a modification to your current child custody...
