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North Dakota Questions & Answers
Q: I currently live in Minot ND ..I have a lot of debt that I know I can't pay or ever catch up on ..so I wanted to file.
Timothy Denison's answer
Check with the local bar association and legal aid and ask them to refer you to a bankruptcy attorney who can help you.
Check with the local bar association and legal aid and ask them to refer you to a bankruptcy attorney who can help you.
Q: What are the benefits of using mediation instead of the court system to resolve divorce disputes?
Lesley B Foss' answer
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 mediation, but you still can greatly benefit from engaging in mediation. Mediation will cost you the time/services of the mediator (and likely of your attorney), but it can be less costly than engaging in...
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 mediation, but you still can greatly benefit from engaging in mediation. Mediation will cost you the time/services of the mediator (and likely of your attorney), but it can be less costly than engaging in...
Q: How can i change my parenting plan if both party's agree.
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Answered on Oct 19, 2018
Answered on Oct 19, 2018
Lesley B Foss' answer
You would need to write up and file with the Court a written Stipulation reflecting what provisions of the Judgment you've agreed to modify. Both parties would need to sign and notarize the Stipulation. You then need to prepare and file a proposed Order and a proposed Amended Judgment.
You would need to write up and file with the Court a written Stipulation reflecting what provisions of the Judgment you've agreed to modify. Both parties would need to sign and notarize the Stipulation. You then need to prepare and file a proposed Order and a proposed Amended Judgment.
Q: If my husband's child support case is reviewed, is it taken into consideration that we have two boys of our own now?
Gregory William Liebl's answer
The short answer to your question is "yes, the biological children your husband does not share with the obligee are taken into consideration." That being said, it is not a dollar for dollar "match." In other words, your husband's child support obligation may still go up even though he has two other children that will be considered in the calculation. You should contact an attorney to help you through this process.
The short answer to your question is "yes, the biological children your husband does not share with the obligee are taken into consideration." That being said, it is not a dollar for dollar "match." In other words, your husband's child support obligation may still go up even though he has two other children that will be considered in the calculation. You should contact an attorney to help you through this process.
Q: If a charge is sealed, verdict changed from guilty to not guilty and signed by judge. Can it be used for a 2nd offense?
Nicholas Nelson's answer
Your question is someone of a complicated one. Even when records go off the public record, the government can still access them. I would certainly argue that the "not guilty" charge should not count as the "first" charge, as you were "not guilty". Note - cases are highly fact dependent and I cannot give adequate legal advice without first discussing with you the particular details of your matter in their entirety. That being said, those are my initial thoughts. Good luck!
Your question is someone of a complicated one. Even when records go off the public record, the government can still access them. I would certainly argue that the "not guilty" charge should not count as the "first" charge, as you were "not guilty". Note - cases are highly fact dependent and I cannot give adequate legal advice without first discussing with you the particular details of your matter in their entirety. That being said, those are my initial thoughts. Good luck!
Q: Can I see my landlord for not accepting my Emotional Support Animal?
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Answered on Sep 16, 2018
Answered on Sep 16, 2018
Stefan Dunkelgrun's answer
you can sue, but that doesn't mean you'll win.
To give a more practical answer, talk to attorneys who specialize in disability and/or landlord/tenant issues. If no one is willing to take your case on contingency, you'll probably lose
you can sue, but that doesn't mean you'll win.
To give a more practical answer, talk to attorneys who specialize in disability and/or landlord/tenant issues. If no one is willing to take your case on contingency, you'll probably lose
Q: who has legal custody of a child if there is no court order for custody of that child.
Stefan Dunkelgrun's answer
Legally, both parents still have custody (absent an agreement otherwise)
From a practical perspective, if one parent has physical custody, that parent will be making decisions
Legally, both parents still have custody (absent an agreement otherwise)
From a practical perspective, if one parent has physical custody, that parent will be making decisions
Q: My 11 yr old daughter has been telling me she doesn’t want to come to my place I have joint physical custody of her
Stefan Dunkelgrun's answer
There's the legal answer, and the practical answer.
Assuming her dad is supportive, I strongly recommend talking it through with your daughter and trying to get her to understand and come willingly. Forcing a child to come against her will might be more damaging to your relationship in the long run than giving her a bit more leeway now.
Do you really want the court to get involved?
There's the legal answer, and the practical answer.
Assuming her dad is supportive, I strongly recommend talking it through with your daughter and trying to get her to understand and come willingly. Forcing a child to come against her will might be more damaging to your relationship in the long run than giving her a bit more leeway now.
Do you really want the court to get involved?
Q: I got a dui in Watford City ND and I live in Oklahoma and I can’t afford to make it back to court in ND what do I do?
Lucas Wynne's answer
Call and hire a defense lawyer in North Dakota rather than allow a warrant that can impact your employment and housing options go unhandled. Attorneys like myself handle this exact situation every day.
Call and hire a defense lawyer in North Dakota rather than allow a warrant that can impact your employment and housing options go unhandled. Attorneys like myself handle this exact situation every day.
Q: In North Dakota, If a girl is younger than 15, and says she is 18, (and looks 18) can you be charged for GSI?
Lucas Wynne's answer
Yes, your best bet is to call a criminal defense lawyer like myself to discuss your options before you speak with anybody or post information about your case online.
Yes, your best bet is to call a criminal defense lawyer like myself to discuss your options before you speak with anybody or post information about your case online.
Q: Father of my daughter won’t let me see my daughter unless “I get a lawyer” I know this is not true
Lucas Wynne's answer
If it is a court ordered parenting plan, then you need to get an attorney to hold him responsible. If it is not, then you need to bring him to court to get one.
If it is a court ordered parenting plan, then you need to get an attorney to hold him responsible. If it is not, then you need to bring him to court to get one.
Q: Can you get 2nd off intent to deliver meth N.D.C.C. 19-03.1-23(1)(a)(1) if 1st is for 1/8 pot does 19-03.1-22.2 pertain
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Answered on Aug 31, 2018
Answered on Aug 31, 2018
Lucas Wynne's answer
You are way over your head on this and need a defense attorney. No attorney can give you a real answer until they see the charging documents and evidence. Even if the charging documents made an error, the evidence could negate that error.
You are way over your head on this and need a defense attorney. No attorney can give you a real answer until they see the charging documents and evidence. Even if the charging documents made an error, the evidence could negate that error.
Q: I have a Land Patent is that the same as a deed?
Stefan Dunkelgrun's answer
You do not have a land patent.
Land patents are the original grants from the government to the initial owner. All such grants were made over a hundred years ago. Any subsequent transfer would be by deed.
You do not have a land patent.
Land patents are the original grants from the government to the initial owner. All such grants were made over a hundred years ago. Any subsequent transfer would be by deed.
Q: I reported animal cruelty on my sons landlords now I'm being harassed threatened
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Answered on Aug 24, 2018
Answered on Aug 24, 2018
Stefan Dunkelgrun's answer
Document every interaction, log the time, date, the person involved, and the nature of the incident. Also document every interaction with the police. Bonus points if you have any other evidence, such as phone records.
Once you have sufficient documentation, if the police are not willing to do anything, talk to the local states attorney.
Document every interaction, log the time, date, the person involved, and the nature of the incident. Also document every interaction with the police. Bonus points if you have any other evidence, such as phone records.
Once you have sufficient documentation, if the police are not willing to do anything, talk to the local states attorney.
Q: After being together 13 years, I broke up with my now ex. As retaliation he won’t let me see my daughter
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Answered on Aug 24, 2018
Answered on Aug 24, 2018
Stefan Dunkelgrun's answer
For starters, you should report the guns as stolen to the police.
If you have proof of any of what you said, seek help from an attorney to get full custody and a restraining order.
For starters, you should report the guns as stolen to the police.
If you have proof of any of what you said, seek help from an attorney to get full custody and a restraining order.
Q: I am a 19 year old female and my parents told me I have 7 days to move out. What are my rights?
Stefan Dunkelgrun's answer
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately, any parental responsibility in North Dakota ended on your nineteenth birthday. They are no longer obligated to house you, feed you, or provide for you. If the care is in their name, then you no longer have a right to that either.
Please contact the Family Crisis Shelter in Williston, 421 34th street east. (701) 572-0757 and see if they can help arrange some shelter for you.
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately, any parental responsibility in North Dakota ended on your nineteenth birthday. They are no longer obligated to house you, feed you, or provide for you. If the care is in their name, then you no longer have a right to that either.
Please contact the Family Crisis Shelter in Williston, 421 34th street east. (701) 572-0757 and see if they can help arrange some shelter for you.
Q: How can someone 'prove' self-defense when the person who assualted you lies saying they never hit me and filed charges?
Lucas Wynne's answer
It is the lawyer's decision, not the client's, in choosing which motions to make. If you want to prove facts of the case, trial is the place and time to do just that.
It is the lawyer's decision, not the client's, in choosing which motions to make. If you want to prove facts of the case, trial is the place and time to do just that.
Q: I was sexually harassed at my job by the general manager I made the complaint to the owner of the company I was terminat
Lucas Wynne's answer
You should retain a lawyer to assist you. If your story occurred as-described, you likely have a claim. Attorneys like myself assist people who are wrongfully terminated for similar reasons.
You should retain a lawyer to assist you. If your story occurred as-described, you likely have a claim. Attorneys like myself assist people who are wrongfully terminated for similar reasons.
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