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If you own commercial real estate space and want to rent it, it’s important that you protect yourself and your business, and that you understand your obligations to your tenants, as well as what they can legally expect from you as a commercial land… [Read More...]

Families are created in many different ways, including through adoption. One of the most common forms of adoption is step-parent adoption, in which a step-parent who has come to love a spouse’s child as his or her own makes that relationship a… [Read More...]

Estate planning in second marriage can be complicated, but with thoughtful planning and by being clear and explicit about your wishes, you can avoid many of the potential pitfalls that come with a second marriage and a blended family. [Read More...]

When North Dakota courts must decide parental rights and responsibilities in a divorce, they must consider a number of factors relating to the best interests and welfare of the child. Among these factors is “the preference of a mature child.… [Read More...]

In 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), enacting sweeping changes to the Tax Code. These changes affect businesses and individuals on many levels, one of which is the tax treatment of spousal support (commonly referred to as alimon… [Read More...]

As a business owner, you’re busy. Every day you’re worried about cash flow, keeping your customers happy, and managing your employees. In the rare moment that you have “free time,” the last thing on your mind is planning to one day hand the b… [Read More...]

Different states have different ways of dealing with disposing of marital assets and debts in the event of a divorce. North Dakota is an “equitable division” state. Knowing how property will be divided in a divorce is only part of the equat… [Read More...]

Divorce or separation from a partner is never easy, particularly when children are involved. One of the most stressful and contentious aspects of a divorce is often making a child custody determination. Even when parents have generally agreed on chil… [Read More...]