PLM Family Law
Although a retirement plan is likely the largest asset in your marriage, it may be overlooked during a divorce. If you lack the right court order to divide a retirement plan, you may lose a significant amount of your assets in case of a divorce in North Dakota. Thus,...
Ideally, you won't let your emotions get in the way of negotiating a favorable divorce settlement in a timely manner. While you may harbor feelings of anger or resentment toward your spouse, it is generally in your best interest to put them aside during settlement...
A recent Government Accountability Office report indicates that most couples in the midst of a divorce in North Dakota and across the country don't divide their retirement assets because of red tape and fees. Better information from the Department of Labor on how to...
Joint custody, sometimes referred to as shared custody, occurs when a couple goes through a divorce and a judge awards custody of any children involved in the relationship to both parents. While there is a difference in shared legal custody and shared physical...
Some couples' divorce proceedings in North Dakota turn into long court battles with each party trying to get what they feel they deserve. Other couples settle their issues out of court via a collaborative divorce, only needing help with the documents. Couples who...
While all divorces are complicated, some divorces can include situations that are more complex than others. For doctors in North Dakota involved with the divorce process, the value of their medical practice becomes a critical issue. A doctor seeking a divorce will...
North Dakota parents may struggle to raise children under the best of circumstances because it is rarely easy. There is even more of a challenge when the parents are divorced and they have a joint custody agreement. However, there are some rules that they can keep for...
There are many issues in dispute during a divorce in North Dakota. Whether it centers around spousal support, child custody, property division or any other aspect of a case, the situation can be complicated and contentious. This could result in a protracted legal...
Ideally, couples in North Dakota will be able to settle a divorce through mediation as opposed to litigation. However, those who are unable to agree on issues such as how to allocate assets or parenting time may need a judge to help them do so. There are many steps...
For a North Dakota spouse, divorce is almost every bit as stressful as the death of a loved one. Emotional trauma may overtake other aspects of one's life such as work or interpersonal relationships. When it comes to a job, this can get an employee in trouble with...
