Who Gets the House in a Divorce?

Who Gets the House in a Divorce?

In a divorce, one of the most frequently asked questions is what happens to the marital home. The family home is often the most valuable asset, as well as the asset with the most emotional attachment. Determining what happens to the family residence can be extremely...
Family Mediation

Family Mediation

If you have a case that involves a dispute regarding parental rights and responsibilities in North Dakota, you will be required to participate in the Family Mediation Program.  This program was designed by the Court to help resolve custody and parenting time disputes...
Do I Have Rights as a Grandparent?

Do I Have Rights as a Grandparent?

Whether your child is going through a divorce, facing incarceration, or you have suffered the loss of a child, leaving behind a child of their own, you may be asking, “As a grandparent, do I have rights?” In North Dakota, grandparents have a legal right to request...
Terminating Parental Rights

Terminating Parental Rights

If you are a parent, you are given certain rights and responsibilities when your child is born.  What are Parental Rights? These rights include the ability to make decisions regarding your child’s education, health, religion, and moral upbringing. Parental rights also...
Paternity Rights in ND vs Minnesota

Paternity Rights in ND vs Minnesota

Have you recently learned that you are a father? If so, first of all, congratulations are in order! Once the shock begins to wear off, you may begin to wonder “what are my parental rights?” The answer will depend on whether you are married and the state you reside in....