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...
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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...
Startling divorce stats
The decision to pull the plug on your marriage likely took many years of trying again through therapy with a professional or a second chance for a cheating spouse. Declaring a marriage “dead” is not something to take lightly. The Centers for Disease Control reported...
Baby Boomers Fueling Gray Divorces
Living out your golden years with your marital partner was once an all too common goal. However, census data from 2022 paints a much different and surprising picture. Close to 38 million adults are living alone, reaching record numbers of single-person households....
The 3 most common types of divorce in North Dakota
Those who have heard dramatic stories from others about divorce often imagine that they will face the worst-case scenario if they choose to file or get served by a spouse. However, every divorce is inherently unique, as it is a reflection of someone's marital...
Parenting plans for kids with complex medical needs
Parenting is never a straightforward undertaking because every child is unique, and every family’s circumstances are distinct. However, there are some unquestionably challenging realities that parents of kids with complex medical needs face that other parents don’t....
What are the challenges to birdnesting?
Birdnesting is a child custody solution that allows the children to share the family home. They never have to move, but their parents take turns living in the home with them. Their father may have custody for one week, for instance, while their mother has custody the...
3 ways people hide assets when preparing to divorce
The division of marital property is frequently one of the most contentious and emotional parts of divorce. One spouse may worry about maintaining their standard of living or simply living independently after the divorce, while the other may deeply resent the idea that...
Why tell your child’s school you are divorcing?
Your child might feel embarrassed about the fact that you are divorcing, despite many of their schoolmates having divorced parents. Hence, if you mention informing the school, your child may tell you not to. Should you accede to their wishes? Letting the school know...
Should I leave the family home before finalizing the divorce?
Divorce, in and of itself, is tough. If you have fallen out of love with your spouse, nothing can be uncomfortable like sharing a living space with them. In fact, living together while the divorce is underway can be awkward at best. For many divorcing couples, the...