If this holiday season is going to include some new electronics for your child, it may be a good time for you and your co-parent to address your child’s tech access in your parenting plan – or to update any provisions you already have. Kids’ access to the internet,...
Family Law
Is a genetic test necessary to establish paternity?
Married fathers in North Dakota automatically have paternity rights. The hospital will put their name on the birth certificate of their wife's new child without any extra effort. Unmarried fathers are not as fortunate. They typically need to assert themselves if they...
Does your spouse’s ex have to approve your stepparent adoption?
Falling in love with someone who has a child from a previous relationship can be a wonderful experience. You can basically become a parent and develop a deep and meaningful relationship with the child in question, often in less time than pregnancy takes. However, as a...
What happens to the family home in a Fargo area divorce?
When a Fargo area couple gets married, they often believe their marriage will last forever. Sometimes this is the case but many times there are situations in which a divorce becomes imminent. A divorce is an emotional time for a person and one of the harder parts of...
Dividing up property in a North Dakota divorce
Dividing up the property in a divorce can be a challenging process, particularly for couples with a large number of assets. North Dakota is an equitable distribution state, meaning that all marital property, or property acquired during the marriage or with marital...
Overview of how to establish paternity; secure parental rights
Unmarried couples who have children together may think that establishing paternity is not that important. Many unmarried couples live together and raise their children together, while others feel that their relationships are stable enough where they can raise their...
Don’t fight for costly marital assets without careful thought
The financial ramifications of divorce can leave you feeling overwhelmed and concerned about your future. The prospect of starting your new life with less assets and household income can be intimidating, but you don’t have to be scared. You just have to be smart....
Are you thinking about adoption? Here’s what to do first
Are you struggling with infertility? If it doesn't seem likely that you're ever going to have biological children, you may have already started to consider alternatives like adoption.It's okay to take this process slowly. In fact, it's probably best if you start by...
Missing small details can sabotage your parenting plan
If you and your spouse are heading toward divorce, you are likely thinking of your goals and expectations for custody of the children. After all, the welfare of the children during this difficult and emotional time may be foremost in your mind. You may be thinking...
How do you establish paternity in North Dakota?
Your baby's about to be born, and you're concerned about the fact that you and the mother aren't married. You know that you need to establish your legal paternity to protect your rights -- and your child.There are a few different ways that you can go about it: A...