One of the most anxiety-inducing aspects of divorce is the idea that a judge, largely unfamiliar with a family's unique circumstances, will be the one who decides everything from where someone’s children live to how much time they spend with each parent. Parents...
Family Law
Tips for making education decisions post-divorce
Co-parenting can be a rewarding but challenging experience, particularly when individuals need to make decisions about their child's education. However, with careful planning, clear communication and a shared commitment to a child's best interests, it is possible to...
Implementing tech rules for your child as co-parents
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,...
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...