If you are a parent, you probably recognize the inherent dangers motor vehicles present to the young ones in your family. Indeed, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, car accidents claimed the lives of more than 600 minors in the U.S. in 2019...
PLM Family Law
Year: 2022
Avoid common mistakes to make property division an easier process
Both Minnesota and North Dakota are equitable distribution states. In a divorce, the goal is to divide marital property fairly though that may not mean a 50-50 split. Just the thought of going through the property division phase of your divorce may seem daunting but...
How may couples divide their property through mediation?
States with equitable distribution laws such as North Dakota require divorcing couples to divide their marital property fairly. During a traditional court procedure, a judge may sign off on a divorce decree after two attorneys show the parties reached an agreement on...
Options for divorcing couples that own homes
When couples divorce, each partner collects half of all jointly held assets. If lawyers, mediators and judges do their jobs, both sides feel the outcome is fair. Dividing money is straightforward. It is also somewhat simple to put a price on most tangible items and...
When may a parent request changes to a child custody order?
If your circumstances have significantly changed since your divorce, you may request a modification to your primary custody order. As noted on the State of North Dakota Courts website, either ex-spouse may submit a request to take over residential responsibility of...
Reasons to consider adopting an adult
Adoption frequently revolves around children as parents seek to add to their family outside of conceiving a child. This ranges anywhere from newborns and toddlers all the way up to foster home teens. However, as detailed by the North Dakota courts, there is...
Do you need a financial advisor on your divorce team?
When you split from your husband or wife in North Dakota or Minnesota, you may have questions about what your financial future is going to look like now that you do not have your former partner’s income or assets to fall back on. You may, too, have questions about...
Does cohabitation cause an end to spousal support?
A divorce can be a painful time in your life, and you may wonder if you will find love again. Many divorcees succeed at finding a new partner, so do not give up hope. Still, you may worry that a new relationship, if it progresses to cohabitation, could cost you...
Can collaborative divorce work for you?
Going through divorce is a stressful and time consuming process no matter how you look at it. Fortunately, there are things you can do to make the process a little less daunting. Collaborative divorce serves as one potential way to do that. But how? Your personal...
Staying on top of debts during your divorce
Managing debt effectively requires careful planning and responsible spending. Throw a divorce in the mix and you might wonder how to prevent disruptions in your payment plans. Knowing some strategies for handling your debts during an unprecedented time can help you...