When couples are intentionally dishonest with one another about money, it is known as financial infidelity. They are taking steps to spend or save in ways that they are not sharing with their partner. This isn’t always a problem. Some couples keep their finances...
Month: August 2023
What’s the difference between divorce and annulment?
Though the vast majority of marriage dissolutions in North Dakota happen through divorce, there is another option in some instances. Getting your marriage annulled may be more common in soap operas than in real life, but state law does allow annulments in limited...
3 things to think about before adopting a child into your family
Parenting means the same thing whether you adopt or have a child biologically. It means you must make a permanent commitment to love, support and nurture another for the rest of your life. Although you may have planned to adopt for some time, it never hurts to...
Divorce mediation or litigation: Selecting the best path
The divorce process has evolved since the early days of laws surrounding marital dissolution. Today, mediation is considered preferential to litigation, where two soon-to-be ex-spouses work together to find their own resolutions. That path is preferred, particularly...
Grandparents’ rights post-divorce
Divorce brings various casualties. Friends and family are casualties when a relationship is formally dissolved. Of all the loved ones, grandparents, in particular, are faced with uncertainty, particularly when it comes to quality time with their grandchildren. Parents...
Startling divorce stats
The decision to pull the plug on your marriage likely took many years of trying again through therapy with a professional or a second chance for a cheating spouse. Declaring a marriage “dead” is not something to take lightly. The Centers for Disease Control reported...
Baby Boomers Fueling Gray Divorces
Living out your golden years with your marital partner was once an all too common goal. However, census data from 2022 paints a much different and surprising picture. Close to 38 million adults are living alone, reaching record numbers of single-person households....
The 3 most common types of divorce in North Dakota
Those who have heard dramatic stories from others about divorce often imagine that they will face the worst-case scenario if they choose to file or get served by a spouse. However, every divorce is inherently unique, as it is a reflection of someone's marital...
Parenting plans for kids with complex medical needs
Parenting is never a straightforward undertaking because every child is unique, and every family’s circumstances are distinct. However, there are some unquestionably challenging realities that parents of kids with complex medical needs face that other parents don’t....