Making sure that you have the child custody plan that’s going to meet your child’s needs is critical. The best way to do this is for you and your ex to work as a team to decide the terms. As you’re going through this, there are many points that you should consider,...
Your child custody agreement will help decide who has your kids and when. There are a lot of dates, times and factors to include in a custody order. You may need to ensure you're covering all your bases so you have your children at the best times. Here’s what you...
It is not always easy to deal with changes in family dynamics, including changes to child custody arrangements. If you have recently had a significant change in your life that impacts your children's living situation, a modification to your current child custody...
For separating or divorcing parents in North Dakota, dividing parenting time can be one of the hardest parts of the end of their relationship. Both parents may still want a strong relationship with the children, which can lead to conflicts as they push to spend as...
Fathers are more involved in their children’s lives than ever before. They work hard at work to provide for their kids, and they work even harder to cultivate strong bonds with their children. Being separated from them—whether divorced or never married to the...
Establishing paternity can be very important. Strictly from an emotional and relational standpoint, you want to know if you’re related to the child. But you may also have questions about your child custody rights or your obligations to pay child support. All of this...
If there is one thing that can derail your entire divorce, it’s having a major conflict involving your children. When you and the other parent can’t come to a reasonable agreement, it can be difficult to move forward and get your divorce finalized. Dealing with a...
In the past, when a couple divorced and children were involved, one parent would receive primary custody of the child or children. Today, though, most courts believe that it is in the best interest of the child to have both parents involved and active in their lives. ...
Sharing custody is never easy. You go from living with your children all the time to only seeing them half of the time, maybe less. If your ex has primary custody of your children after a divorce or break up in North Dakota, you might feel like the separation damages...
Intense emotions often run the show during the early stages of a divorce. Your feelings towards your ex may change rapidly and be quite intense. Little things, like their word choice or their arrival at a meeting two minutes late could infuriate you or make you feel...
