PLM Family Law
The traditional divorce litigation process is adversarial. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that helps encourage a more cordial relationship with your ex-spouse going forward. Mediation is not magic, and sometimes things do not work out the way...
If you are pursuing adoption, you already know that there are many steps to the process. There are also many challenges related to adoption, which can make it hard for children to settle into the home and thrive. While you cannot avoid all problems, you can take the...
In 2021, Psychology Today reported that the rate of "gray divorce" has doubled since 1990. Defined as divorce among couples older than 50 by the AARP, separation later in life comes with unique challenges. Consider these factors if you are facing divorce as your...
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...
As a divorcing parent, you likely have two conflicting drives at heart. First, you want time and space away from your ex-spouse and you need to recover from the emotional difficulties that divorce brought about. But second, you want to provide stability and comfort to...
If you are preparing to get a divorce as a parent, you need to carefully review various challenges that could arise, from a custody dispute to child support concerns. You should familiarize yourself with child support issues, such as how courts calculate the amount of...
Property division is the distribution of assets in a divorce. North Dakota has specific property division laws that will affect what you can claim as your own. North Dakota follows the practice of equitable distribution. This makes the division of property a much more...
The process of adopting a child is deliberate and detailed to make sure you are fit and to match you with a child with whom you will mesh well together as a family. In North Dakota, you will find that the adoption process is similar to that of other states in many...
When you and your ex-spouse decide to take steps to make your split final, you may wonder whether there are other methods for divorce rather than the court system. Collaborative divorce can help ease the typical amount of stress people feel during this time. Increased...
