LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Rights in North Dakota

LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Rights in North Dakota

Throughout the United States, roughly 3 million gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ+) Americans have had a child. In North Dakota, members of the LGBTQ+ community make up 2.7% of the population. According to a 2019 study by The Williams Institute, 10% of their...
Words From Patrick: Family Law & Child Custody

Words From Patrick: Family Law & Child Custody

Let’s talk about custody, otherwise known as primary residential responsibility. Let’s also talk about parenting time, whether you’re in North Dakota or Minnesota, the court’s primary concern is not the individual feelings of each parent, it is...
Child Support in North Dakota: A Guide for Beginners

Child Support in North Dakota: A Guide for Beginners

In North Dakota, when a couple has a minor child and they separate or divorce, there will be a child support order. How is this calculated? See below. (1) What Does Child Support Cover? Child support is in place to ensure that the child is financially supported within...