PLM Family Law
Parting ways with a spouse may prove difficult emotionally. If you have children together, the process becomes more complicated since the court will not grant a divorce without ensuring you have considered the children's needs fully. North Dakota family court wants...
If you are going through a bitter divorce and child custody battle, you undoubtedly also are dealing with a great deal of stress. While there certainly are healthier ways to cope with stress than drinking alcohol, you may have increased the number of drinks you...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
