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Top Five Post-Judgment Property Issues in North Dakota

The ink is finally dry on your divorce decree, after months of trying to reach agreement about the important terms of your divorce, and perhaps a trial. Now everything is done, and you can relax, right? Almost.  First, you have to take care of a few… [Read More...]

How to Make a North Dakota Construction Lien Claim

A construction lien is a public declaration that someone hasn’t paid you for work you performed. A properly filed North Dakota construction lien gives you a right over someone else’s property as security for a debt that person owes you. A constru… [Read More...]

Attorney James Teigland Prevails in Eminent Domain Lawsuit

Attorney James Teigland recently prevailed in a western North Dakota eminent domain lawsuit on behalf of two landowners. After a three day jury trial, the jury awarded Teigland’s clients an additional $399,640.00 in additional compensation for the… [Read More...]

Top 5 Questions About North Dakota Child Support

As a parent, your children are one of your top priorities. But supporting them financially, especially if you do not live in the same household, can be challenging. Will you be able to support your children and have enough to live on yourself? How ca… [Read More...]

5 Things to Know Before Selling a House Without a Realtor

For many of us, our house is our largest investment. When it comes time to move, whether because you outgrew your old house, or because you no longer need the space and want to downsize, you may be tempted to forego hiring a real estate agent and lis… [Read More...]

Third-Party Custody and Guardianship in North Dakota

Most of the time, it is in the best interests of children to be cared for by their own parents. Sometimes, unfortunately, that is not possible. When there is not a parent available to take care of a child, a third party, often a grandparent, may need… [Read More...]

“Alexa, what was the Most Expensive Divorce in History?”

Fox News founder Rupert Murdoch reportedly paid his second wife, Anna Maria Torv, a property settlement worth $1.7 billion. In the late 1990’s, New York socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein, known for her plastic surgery that made the tabloid press dub he… [Read More...]

How is Military Retired Pay Divided in a Divorce?

In divorces in which one or both spouses is a military  member, a significant asset often at issue is the pension, also referred to as military retired pay. How is military retired pay divided in a divorce? Unlike most marital assets and debts gover… [Read More...]

What If I Cannot Afford An Attorney? Are There Ways to Finance Legal Fees?

At Fremstad Law we work hard to provide cost-effective legal services.  The reality is, however, that the legal process and especially litigation, whether it be criminal, family law, civil, or commercial, can be very expensive.  As such, Fremstad… [Read More...]

Should a Trust Be Part of Your North Dakota Estate Plan?

A trust is a complex estate planning tool that an experienced North Dakota estate planning lawyer might recommend as a part of your estate plan. Similar to a Will, a trust transfers assets to your beneficiaries. A trust, however, gives you additional… [Read More...]