Divorce can be a daunting prospect for anyone who is contemplating ending their marriage. Most North Dakotans believe that a divorce will be an arduous process filled with arguments, anger, insults and lasting unhappiness. North Dakota courts recognize that too often, these fears come true. In order to smooth the often rough process of determining issues such as child custody, dividing property and setting child support and alimony amounts, the courts have developed a set of procedures for use in divorce cases called Family Mediation.
What is family mediation in North Dakota?
How does spousal fault affect a North Dakota divorce?
North Dakota, like most states, allows a person to seek a divorce without proving that the other spouse was in any way at fault for the breakdown of the marriage. Such divorces are usually called "no fault" divorces, and they are based on a showing that the couple has irreconcilable differences that warrant a divorce.
Dad arrested after 20 years, owing $560,000 in child support
North Dakota's proximity to Canada may tempt those owing child support in the state to cross the border in the hopes of avoiding payment. The recent arrest of a United States citizen who had lived in Calgary for 20 years and failed to pay $560,000 in child support may serve as an important object lesson for anyone considering moving to Canada to escape making these payments.
