PLM Family Law
It isn't uncommon for North Dakota parents to share custody of their children after a divorce or separation. Although children generally benefit from having both parents in their lives, shared custody orders aren't always appropriate. Take a closer look at the pros...
In the midst of your divorce in North Dakota, you might be thinking about saving up for your child's education. Once you've split up, the question of who pays the bills becomes a lot trickier. Fortunately, there are ways that you can save independently for your...
Couples who are divorcing in North Dakota or other U.S. states face a myriad of issues, especially when it comes to splitting debts. In addition to the division of assets, liabilities such as mortgages and credit card debt must also be divided. In many instances,...
Most married people in North Dakota understand that financial concerns can become a major stressor in a marriage. A 2018 study revealed that one in three respondents to a poll identified money as the number one source of stress in their relationship. For some...
After going through a lengthy custody battle in North Dakota, it can be tough hearing that a child wants to live with the other parent. A custodial parent's first response might be outright refusal. But instead of refusing to listen to their child, it's better to hear...
When a couple gets divorced in North Dakota, one parent might become hostile toward the child or try to pit the child against their former spouse. This can cause stress and confusion for the child as well as additional frustration for their custodial parent. If the...
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...
