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...
PLM Family Law
Child Custody
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...
The pros and cons of shared custody
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...
What to do if your child wants to live with the other parent
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...
Child custody law in Fargo, ND
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...
Rules for success in a shared custody arrangement
North Dakota parents may struggle to raise children under the best of circumstances because it is rarely easy. There is even more of a challenge when the parents are divorced and they have a joint custody agreement. However, there are some rules that they can keep for...
How to smoothly blend two families together
Getting married can be an exciting event for couples in North Dakota and throughout the country. However, those who have children from a previous marriage will need to make sure that their sons and daughters are ready for the changes that they will experience....
Co-parenting in different states
While it can make co-parenting more difficult, it's not uncommon for separated or divorced parents to live in different states. When a couple is trying to establish an interstate child custody arrangement, courts in North Dakota and across the United States may use...