Although almost a quarter of children living in America are entitled to child support payments, less than two-thirds of the money due them is paid. The good news for North Dakota is that our state is above the national average. In fact, as of 2012, it was second only...
Divorce brings numerous parenting challenges. This can be particularly true for non-custodial parents who find themselves "part time" parents to the children in their lives. Staying connected to what's going on in their lives is a challenge. Disciplining them during...
Regardless of their parents' marital status or relationship, children generally benefit from knowing who their father is and having him in their lives. However, when children are born to people who aren't married to each other, both parents can face unique legal...
We've discussed various aspects of the adoption process on this blog before. One of the issues that prospective adoptive parents, including stepparents and foster parents, may need to deal with is a biological father who is not legally the child's parent. Minnesota...
A key element of many divorces is determining whether one spouse should receive financial support from the other after they have gone their separate ways. Whether it's called spousal support, spousal maintenance or alimony, it is awarded when one of the partners does...
