People typically recognize that a divorce is likely to have implications for their financial circumstances. Divorce is expensive on its own and also diminishes the property that someone owns. The need to split assets with a spouse is a major source of stress as people...
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When should you tell your children you’re divorcing?
Parents worry about how their divorce will impact their children, so they tend to put off telling them. And the longer the conversation is put off, the more difficult it becomes. When is the right time to tell your children you and your co-parent are divorcing?...
Obtaining spousal support in North Dakota
Receiving spousal support (alimony) can make all the difference in maintaining a standard of living after divorce comparable to that during the marriage. It can also help disadvantaged spouses make ends meet and simply survive amid financial hardships. Obtaining...
3 signs you should take your divorce case to a courtroom
Divorce is a complex and emotionally charged process. Ideally, both spouses can navigate the separation with respect and cooperation, reaching a fair agreement on property division, child custody (if applicable) and spousal support. This is often achieved through...
Tips for avoiding a battle with your ex about the kids
Children need a stable foundation to thrive. This is often difficult when their parents go through a divorce; however, parents who continue to work as a parenting team are often able to provide consistency for the kids. Even in the best of circumstances, there may...
Tips for setting a budget during a divorce
Many changes are inspired by going through a divorce. One of the major challenges for some individuals involves having to figure out how to make ends meet on their income alone. If you’re in this position, there are several things that you might be able to do to...
How a well-paying job or inheritance can cause a divorce
A marriage can end for many reasons. A spouse may cheat on the other. Parents may have different opinions when it comes to raising their children. Many marital issues happen because of financial difficulties. A spouse who is unemployed and unwilling to find a job or...
Marriage age may predict divorce
There is always the potential for divorce in a marriage, and there is nothing that can accurately predict it. There is no statistic you can point to and say that a certain couple is 100% going to get divorced. Every single relationship is unique. Some issues can cause...
Prenuptial agreements: Important protection before marriage
Prenuptial agreements in North Dakota are legal documents couples enter into before marriage. They usually detail how assets and financial matters will be handled during the marriage and in the event of divorce or death. These agreements serve as a form of financial...
It may be difficult to divorce a controlling spouse
If your spouse is overly controlling, that may be the reason that you’re thinking about a divorce. Maybe you didn’t know that they were so controlling when you got married, but you’ve realized over time that this is just not how you want to live your life....