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We lived together for 3 years. I bought all of the dog food all 3 years. I fed, let out the dogs, walked them pay for grooming, pay for daycare, and pay for vet bills 90% of the time. I spend time with them and play with them but she doesn’t. I feel the dogs are considered property but surely... View More 
answered on Jul 5, 2024
Who bought them and registered them? That’s the owner, end of story.
Thirty years ago, as part of our divorce settlement, my ex husband signed a mortgage against our farmland to pay me $30,000 over ten years. In return I signed a QCD. He never made the payments and after three years filed for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy court upheld my mortgage and set up a... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2023
Likely but you better move fast. Call an attorney who does estates.
My spouse told me if I filed she’d sign. She now tells me she’s not signing anything. We have no kids, and no assets at all. Been married 2 years. I’m trying to file electronically in ND, but don’t know what type of forms I need to file as the clerk can’t advise, and self service site... View More
answered on Dec 10, 2022
I understand you believe you're capable of doing this yourself, but it seems the reality is that's not going to be possible because: 1) She refuses to sign; and 2) You can't file a divorce uncontested because, factually, it's not if the other person refuses to sign. You should... View More
I'm process of divorce. Ex has 3 domestics against him from me he drink often he abused our eldest daughter. But was never reported. She just recently told me when he was drunk 9nce he tried crawling into bed with her naked what chances 9f me getting child aupprt
answered on Mar 21, 2021
I would suggest proofreading any requests you make for legal advice.
We have been married for 16 years and have lived in this house for 9 years.
answered on Apr 22, 2020
You may be looking for 14-07-11 and 14-07-11 of the North Dakota Century Code. But the better answer is that you need an attorney to help you file for a divorce. Divorce can be quick and relatively painless if settled by way of agreement or collaborative family law.
My ex recieved a letter from the court stating that they would not sign off on the child support because its lower than the calculated amount
answered on Feb 4, 2020
You need to use the child support guidelines to calculate the correct amount and resubmit.
We are selling our place and she says only one can claim the joint mortgage and she gets to keep all what's left
answered on Oct 23, 2019
This question cannot be answered here as it is highly dependent on the judgment itself.
Son in a nasty divorce in WA state. Soon to be ex-wife has moved to MT with kids. We live in ND. She will not let us call or talk to our grandchildren and won't allow them to call us. Is there anything we can do?
answered on Aug 22, 2019
I am a family law attorney in North Dakota. I believe you will need talk to an attorney in Washington, if that is where the divorce is located.
My spouse and I cannot agree on how to divide things in the divorce. He feels I should be left with nothing, which has left my couch surfing for the last 6 months. My lawyer sent a response to his 6 weeks ago and we still do not have a response. When I talk with my lawyer all she says is "well... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2019
There is not enough information in your question to provide an answer. Based on your question, it sounds like your filing may have been rejected due to a jurisdictional issue.
answered on Oct 19, 2018
In North Dakota, if your divorce involves minor children, you are required to attend and participate in the Family Law Mediation program, which provides divorcing couples with 6 free hours of mediation services. If the divorce does not involve minor children, you do not receive a referral to... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2018
Parties may stipulate to child support in a contract the parties drafted themselves, but as Attorney Wynne indicated, a Court must still sign off on it. Generally, a Court is likely to sign off on the stipulation if the terms are fair and are in the best interest of the child. I hope this helps!... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2018
Ultimately, the division of assets will be at the discretion of the judge. In a divorce, you should usually (but not always) expect that retirement accounts will be divided in some manner.
Am I also required to pay the heating, water, internet, etc if I do not live in the house?
Also, There are 5 children involved (2 are biological mine, 3 are still legally with their father). Am I required to pay child support for the 3 if the father is legally suppose to pay child support... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2018
No attorney can provide you with advice that will best suit your goals via the internet. If you cannot afford an attorney, consider at least paying for a consultation to address your questions and issues. There is too little known about your situation to address your question here and I would... View More
My ex husband filed the divorced and I can’t claim nor answer because I don’t have a lawyer. It was granted by default.
answered on Dec 8, 2017
Possibly. However, this tends to be an uphill battle and you should not assume that the judge will allow your case to be reopened. I see that you are in Illinois, please note that the information I have provided is specific to North Dakota.
answered on Nov 2, 2017
A judge may consider your preference at the judge's discretion. However, the judge is not required to agree with your preference.
If both parents agree that child support isnt needed can they legally get by without it.
answered on Aug 24, 2017
North Dakota does not require that parties split assets equally. Instead, assets are split 'equitably'.
I wanna file for divorce but I have a child involved...we have been married since 2009 but haven't lived like a married couple since he's been in and out of prison. But he found out I moved on and I'm pregnant with a new baby so now he's threatening me on taking my daughter n i... View More
answered on Aug 24, 2017
I answered your question on the other post you have made. Hope it helps.
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