Many couples choose to live together as unmarried partners, whether it is to test the waters before marriage or to avoid the formalities of marriage.  Upon marriage or divorce, specific legal rules and statutes are attached and are applicable to the… [Read More...]

Retirement benefits are often some of the most substantial assets held by a married couple. In the event of divorce, retirement assets acquired during the course of the marriage may be subject to division under North Dakota’s equitable distribution… [Read More...]

How does the divorce process work when spouses are living in not only different households, but different states? Does it matter where the divorce is filed? Can you file for divorce in  a state other than the state in which you reside?  Can I File… [Read More...]

When parents cannot reach an agreement, the court must make a decision as to parenting rights and responsibilities for them. Because a judge does not have in-depth knowledge of the family’s situation, a parenting investigator may be appointed to a… [Read More...]

Stepparent adoption is a means to formalize an existing relationship between a stepparent and a stepchild. There are many benefits to stepparent adoption, including helping the child feel more connected to the new family unit that their parent has cr… [Read More...]

Part of divorce is the division of the divorcing couple’s property.  The property subject to division and determining which divorcing spouse gets what property can be a complicated, multi-faceted process within a divorce.  Couples getting a divor… [Read More...]

It  often comes as a shock when people find themselves facing divorce at any age or life stage.  Because divorce is sometimes more commonly seen as something happening primarily to younger people, couples divorcing later in life after a long-term m… [Read More...]

Deciding  to file for divorce is a big step.  Putting that decision into action can be intimidating. Even with the  help of an experienced attorney in a Minnesota divorce, it is important to understand the steps of the process. Divorce can be over… [Read More...]