PLM Family Law
North Dakota couples who are going through a divorce may be considering 50/50 child custody. While it may make initial sense to have both parents playing equal roles in the child's life, implementing this strategy can be a bit difficult for some families. Think about...
North Dakota spouses who are thinking of filing for divorce shouldn't do so in haste. It's a good idea to sit down and prepare for the procedure. By understanding what's involved in a divorce, you can better prepare yourself both financially and emotionally to deal...
When North Dakota couples choose to divorce, they might believe that divorce inevitably ends up in a drawn-out court battle. While some marriages do end this way and are costly to settle, another option that couples have is a collaborative divorce. The process can be...
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2018 there were an estimated 3,857,632 stepchildren in U.S. households. In North Dakota alone (only taking into account minors), the number was approximately 4,888. While there are stories of wicked stepmothers, there are also...
One of the biggest challenges you may face as a divorced North Dakota parent is in dealing with custody and visitation. The foundation of effective co-parenting is a strong plan, which you will create during the divorce process. Focusing on your child There are a few...
There are many types of events and actions that can cause the divorce process to become delayed and can make it take longer than necessary for the divorce to be finalized in North Dakota. The process can become delayed if one of the spouses refuses to sign the...
Mediation is a helpful process that can allow you and your spouse to come to an agreement after filing for divorce in North Dakota. Mediation is often useful if you're trying to agree on who gets custody or how to divide your assets. It can allow you to get...
Many adoptive parents feel nervous about the home study part of the process. Rest assured that social workers aren't looking for perfection. They are checking that the environment is safe for raising children as they work on matching the child with the right parents....
For many couples in North Dakota, nothing is quite as exciting as anticipating the adoption of a child. If you're in the midst of this process, you may have heard about open adoptions. Every adoption is unique, but the goal of any good parent is to protect his or her...
If you are one of many North Dakota residents who have decided divorce is inevitable, you may be trying to find an empathetic and compassionate divorce attorney. Prior to your initial consultation, your attorney’s office should be certain there are no conflicts or...
