When a couple with children legally separates, the non-custodial parent is usually required to provide financial support to the parent living with the children. Such support includes the payment of the child’s school, health and care expenses. Child support is not...
Imagine what it would be like to win the North Dakota power ball lottery as a parent. You could buy your kids a massive home, send them to the most elite educational facilities and get them a brand-new car when they are old enough to drive. Even though you may plan to...
As a woman who is pregnant now, the most important thing to you is that your child knows who their father is. You were dating someone a few months ago with whom you decided to break up, Then, a month or so later, you started having a sexual relationship with someone...
Money may be tight. If so, you may have several financial worries on your mind -- not the least of which, of course, is the next child support payment you have due.The state doesn't automatically adjust the amount of support that you're required to pay when your...
Meeting the financial needs of children after divorce is challenging for both parents. Sometimes, it becomes necessary to modify the terms of a child support agreement to make certain children have everything they need to thrive.In North Dakota and other states,...
After a North Dakota divorce, people might make the mistake of thinking that the case is settled and they need to do nothing more than adhere to the terms of the agreement or court decision.However, there are certain aspects of a family law case that will be ongoing....
When a child support order is issued in North Dakota, the supporting parent is expected to make the payments on time and in full. In some instances, however, these noncustodial parents fall behind on payments. For some, there are extenuating circumstances that prevent...
Most child support orders in North Dakota are based upon the financial situation and income of the payor spouse. Contrary to the expectation of many parents, the court's order for child support is not immutable. If the financial conditions of the payor spouse change,...
It can be a struggle to keep up with child support payments under the best of times. After a job loss or another setback, it can be near impossible. Once a parent falls behind, the unpaid balance accumulates interest at a rapid rate, and it can turn into serious...
When a couple has a child in North Dakota and divorces, there will be a child support order. In general, the noncustodial parent will pay support to the custodial parent so the child can be properly cared for. The amount in the order will be based on the state's child...
