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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...]

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...]

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...]

Retirement assets, such as Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) , 401K accounts, or a defined benefit pension are often one of the largest assets held by a married couple. When the marriage of such a couple ends in divorce, the retirement assets mus… [Read More...]

When faced with the inherently difficult process of dissolving a marriage, one of the first decisions you’ll make is choosing a divorce attorney to represent you. To help you choose the best divorce lawyer for your case, it’s important to conside… [Read More...]

To file for divorce, you or your spouse must have resided in North Dakota for at least 6 months prior to beginning the process. Alternatively, if by the time the Judgment and Decree of divorce is entered, you will have been residents for 6 months, t… [Read More...]