Whether you are in the early stages of your divorce or have reached a settlement agreement, you may have some concerns about sharing custody of your children with your ex-spouse. This is probably particularly true if you and your former husband or wife have vastly...

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Child Custody
What can you spend child support money on?
If you are like most divorced parents, you rely on your monthly child support check to keep your household financially afloat. Nevertheless, you may worry about whether you can use this money on specific expenses. FindLaw assures you that, as long as you spend child...
How does “best interests” influence custody?
While you may want only the best for your children, strong feelings against your former spouse could impact your decisions. The courts in North Dakota can help you assess the best interests of your children from an objective point of view. Knowing how the courts...
4 factors to consider when creating a parenting plan
For divorcing spouses who want to co-parent successfully, a well-thought-out parenting plan is invaluable. A plan that ensures all parties receive consideration is one that is most often successful. In North Dakota, parenting time is "the time each parent enjoys with...
Should we “nest” as a divorced family?
When most people envision co-parenting, they think of children moving according to a preset custody schedule between two separate parental households. While this is a common arrangement post-divorce, it is not the only solution. Since the “traditional” living...
What factors does North Dakota consider in child custody cases?
When two people in North Dakota have a child together but are unable to agree on parenting time or custody terms, they may request that the state's family court system come up with an arrangement on their behalf. When making decisions about child custody, courts and...
How can you prevent arguments while co-parenting?
One of the most stressful parts of divorce is often dealing with your ex-spouse in the context of co-parenting. Tensions may run high and neither of you may agree with each other, even when it comes to important topics like schooling or education. Knowing how to...
Will 50/50 child custody work for your family?
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...
How to create an effective parenting plan
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...
Tips for divorced dads
Over the past year, cases of divorce have spiked in North Dakota. Divorce is a difficult time for both spouses. Despite the exes wishing for the best outcome during this time, sometimes the situation is more complicated, especially for dads. They suffer from emotional...