Couples who divorce face legal issues such as division of property, child custody, child support and spousal support. Spousal support, also called alimony, is often awarded to the spouse who earns less than the other. Its purpose is to provide financial assistance to...
A divorce is a complex process, and it can be even more complex when the divorce involves valuable assets and significant wealth. A high-asset divorce is difficult, even when the two parties are amicable, and there are many sensitive issues to consider when a lot of...
A previous blog post discussed additional forms of post-adoption support for North Dakota residents who adopt special needs children. In addition to the North Dakota state-funded adoption assistance program and the federal adoption assistance program (Title IV-E),...
Every divorce involves challenges, such as division of property, child support and alimony. Couples involved in a military divorce face some additional issues regarding where to file for divorce and military personnel benefits and special requirements for military...
You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse may have discussed sharing custody and co-parenting your children after the divorce. You could rely on the court to make the arrangements on your behalf, but that may defeat the purpose of continuing to share parental duties...
Divorce is a stressful, complex time for both parties. In order to minimize the complications and stress of ending a marriage, North Dakota couples may look for ways to work through disputes quicker and more easily than typically possible with a traditional divorce....
