Research has revealed that in the U.S., married parents with children 10 years and younger enjoy up to 200 minutes of family time every day. What happens when the chaos and laughter of the children leave the home can leave some parents feeling adrift. For older...
Divorce
Why is January called the divorce month?
Did you know that January has unofficially been designated Divorce Month for years now? This trend may boil down to one idea: the holidays. Most couples would rather not get divorced during the festive season, so this leaves January as the designated divorce month for...
Factors that can influence the length of your divorce
It’s natural to wonder how long the divorce process will last. The faster it takes, the sooner you can move forward with your life. However, it is difficult to precisely tell how long your divorce will last, given the unique circumstances of each case. You may be...
When can the North Dakota courts revise a property division order?
The North Dakota family courts issue an assortment of different orders at the end of divorce proceedings. There may be support orders for minor children and dependent spouses. There could be custody orders allocating both time with children and decision-making...
What happens to debt after your divorce?
Divorce is an emotional process for many. However, it can impact all parts of your life, including your financial situation and stability. Because of the significant impact it can have, you must understand what happens to the debts you and your former spouse acquired...
Two reasons older couples choose to divorce
Societal norms are shifting – and changing dynamics within many relationships. As a result, gray divorce is a phenomenon that has been gaining significant attention. “Gray divorce” refers to the separation or divorce of couples in their 50s, 60s and beyond. It's a...
How does financial infidelity lead to divorce?
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...
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...
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...