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. ...
Child Custody
If a custody order limits your parenting time, you can change it
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...
Keeping your ex away from the children will hurt your custody case
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...
3 technology rules that will round out a parenting plan
One of the biggest celebrity divorces of the last few years included a public disagreement about parenting rules. Specifically, the parents publicly fought over one of their children's social media use. That embarrassing situation is something a good parenting plan...
Divorced parents: Think about your summer plans now
Summer is a magical time for many children. They don’t have to worry about going to school and they can enjoy playing outside. For some, this is also the time when they’re going to take vacations and have fun with their family members. Parents who are divorced should...
2 effective co-parenting tips for divorced couples
Divorce is a significant life transition that affects everyone involved. If you have children together, one of the most important critical discussions you will need has to do with the custody and parenting arrangement. One of the most effective parenting plans a...
How can you handle your ex always canceling their parenting time?
Creating a parenting plan and splitting up parental responsibilities are often the biggest challenges for divorcing parents in North Dakota. Some parents ask for as much parental responsibility as possible because their children are the center of their universe....
Should you ask your kids about the custody arrangement?
When you're trying to decide on a custody arrangement while getting divorced, you and your spouse will spend a lot of time talking over your options. You may do this with a mediator or in court, or you may just have these conversations in your free time as the case...
Every child custody case is unique
When you get divorced and you go in to have a judge help you divide up your child custody schedule, don't assume that it's going to be done based on a specific formula that is applied to all cases. For instance, you may have a friend who received a specific schedule,...
North Dakota will sometimes award grandparents visitation rights
Being a grandparent means that you plan an important support role in the life of your grandkids. You may provide babysitting while their parents work or just occasionally have special days with your grandchildren. You might even help cover the costs of their needs,...