Adopting a child is a monumental life event that can be extremely rewarding for your entire family. The impact that you will have on this child’s life once you make them part of yours will put them on a life trajectory that no one could have foreseen. If you are...
Month: June 2021
Recovering alcoholics don’t have to lose custody in divorce
You worked hard to get sober and stay sober. However, your marriage didn’t survive your drinking. Or maybe your divorce has nothing to do with your alcoholism. You and your spouse just had insurmountable problems. Now your soon-to-be-ex is trying to get sole custody...
Dividing your home during divorce: 3 ideas
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...
Should you worry about parental kidnapping?
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...
During divorce, can your spouse take your inheritance?
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...