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Q: Can my divorce attorney later be the states prosecuting attorney against me in a child welfare case involving CPS or DHS

He’s since become the prosecuting attorney for the state

Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Jan 16, 2019

More would need to be known about the situation, but it certainly sounds like a conflict of interest on its face, you should inform the judge.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for North Dakota on
Q: If I wanted to take the mother of my child to court for visitation rights would I need an attorney in the state she's in
Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Dec 3, 2018

Generally, you will need an attorney in the state where the child has resided for the past six months.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for North Dakota on
Q: If my childs father is not on the birth certificate does he legally have any rights to her?

I chose not to put on birth certificate as he was unstable and using drugs during her first year of life/pregnancy. Does he still have any rights to her if he's not on the certificate? Like could he come pick her up whenever he wanted?

Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Dec 3, 2018

No rights are established until a court order is in place.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Divorce for North Dakota on
Q: What are the benefits of using mediation instead of the court system to resolve divorce disputes?
Lesley B Foss
Lesley B Foss
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

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for North Dakota on
Q: How can i change my parenting plan if both party's agree.

my ex and I have 2 kids and a current parenting plan. in are plan it states that we are to revisit it when my oldest child starts school. we have talked about it and have agreed on a change in parenting time. I'm wondering what steps i need to take now to make it part of the plan and for child... View More

Lesley B Foss
Lesley B Foss
answered on Oct 19, 2018

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.

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Q: If my husband's child support case is reviewed, is it taken into consideration that we have two boys of our own now?

My husband is paying child support for 2 children. His income has gone up since then. He got a higher paying job so we could make ends meet. But we now we have 2 boys of our own. I'm afraid if it's reviewed the amount he pays will go up. On the "child support calculator" on the... View More

Gregory William Liebl
Gregory William Liebl
answered on Oct 3, 2018

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... View More

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Q: Father of my daughter won’t let me see my daughter unless “I get a lawyer” I know this is not true

Due to the fact that we don’t have a parenting plan. Currently she is staying with his parents but is legally on my lease. Am I allowed to take her off the property she is staying at?

Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Aug 31, 2018

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.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Domestic Violence for North Dakota on
Q: After being together 13 years, I broke up with my now ex. As retaliation he won’t let me see my daughter

I’m originally from Wa, and have lived in North Dakota with my daughter up until a year and a half ago when I needed immediate medical attention because of severe Crohn’s disease, malnutrition and heart failure. I am now on the mend and would like my daughter to live with me in Wa because that... View More

Stefan Dunkelgrun
Stefan Dunkelgrun
answered on Aug 24, 2018

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.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for North Dakota on
Q: I am a 19 year old female and my parents told me I have 7 days to move out. What are my rights?

They have supported me my whole life sending me to private school and only until this summer did I get a job as they said it was unnecessary in the past. This summer they told me I had to live with them here in ND instead of our home in AZ. I was told I have 7 days to get out of the apartment by... View More

Stefan Dunkelgrun
Stefan Dunkelgrun
answered on Aug 24, 2018

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.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for North Dakota on
Q: If parents were never married but the children has fathers last name who has legal custody
Stefan Dunkelgrun
Stefan Dunkelgrun
answered on Aug 7, 2018

If the parents are unable to sort it out between the two of them, the matter would need to go before a judge. Without further information, it is impossible to determine the outcome of such a proceeding.

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Q: My daughter is an addict and is now pregnant - how can I make sure I get custody?
Gregory William Liebl
Gregory William Liebl
answered on Jul 15, 2018

There is never a guarantee that you can obtain custody over a child that is not yours. That said, you have several options to pursue and should contact an attorney to discuss whether custody is the best route for you to take. Some routes are more difficult and expensive than others and your lawyer... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for North Dakota on
Q: Child custody

We were living in oklahoma from April 2017 to April 2018. My children's dad and I decided to move back up to North Dakota. And he went back to Oklahoma for work and we ended up splitting up a month and a half later. He's threatened to take the kids away from me in the past. He raped me... View More

Nicholas Nelson
Nicholas Nelson
answered on Jun 18, 2018

Your question has multiple factors that cannot be adequately answered without a full consultation.

However, general speaking, a parent may bring a custody dispute in ND if the child lives in ND. To protect your parental rights, you may want to file for a judicial order that gives you...
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Q: How long do you have to live in North Dakota to file for divorce there?
Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Jun 9, 2018

Six months

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for North Dakota on
Q: If part of MTA doesn't specify how long it is in force, can one assume in force until the kids are the age majority?
Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on May 5, 2018

You should have an attorney review the document as it is easy to assume there is no termination date mentioned when there is - unfortunately, an attorney will not be able to answer this question online.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for North Dakota on
Q: My son hates going to his father's - he's 10 is there anything he can do so that he doesn't have to go? He hates it.

We have been divorced since 2009 (my son was 2) and as my son has gotten older, he hates going down to his father's - to the point it will make him sick. His dad is never around to spend time with him on his weekend, his new wife/children are mean to my son, and when he's there, he is to... View More

Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on May 5, 2018

The court order controls. If you dislike the court order, however, you can make a motion to modify it under certain circumstances.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for North Dakota on
Q: boyfriend alcoholic son 10, we thought he wouldn't be so verbally abusive if he quit drinking, can I move to mo with
Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on May 5, 2018

This question cannot be answered without an attorney knowing if there is a court order in place.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Criminal Law, Child Custody and Child Support for North Dakota on
Q: Friend had baby not married to the father. Father took son, & keeping him from her. Don't know where son is. Illegal?

He isn't letting her, see, talk, or know anything of her child well-being. The are unmarried, and both on birth certificate.

Gregory William Liebl
Gregory William Liebl
answered on Mar 26, 2018

Like most legal answers, it really depends. What state are they living in? Is there an Order/Judgment in place? In North Dakota, if there isn't anything in place, he has as much of a right to the child as the mother does. That being said, he should not keep the child from her. There are... View More

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Q: Is a car considered a public location for the purpose of a transitional visitation that is to be in a public place?

We agreed to motivated transportation but since he is to have his transitional visitation scheduled visits in a public location, I am of the belief that a car is not a public location and therefor I want to provide the transportation and believe they should stay in one place for the entire duration... View More

Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Mar 4, 2018

If you are asking if the interior of somebody's car is a proper site for publicliy-held child visitation, the answer is no.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for North Dakota on
Q: Is it possible to get full custody of a child in North Dakota?

His father is a danger to himself I don't want him around my son without some sort of supervision. His father lives in MN, my son and I live in ND.

Nicholas Nelson
Nicholas Nelson
answered on Mar 2, 2018

Yes, it is certainly possible. North Dakota Century Code Chapter 14-09 deals with child custody. The court heavily weights the twelve best interest factors as stated under NDCC 14-09-06.2. I hope this helps!

*DISCLAIMER* This is general legal information, and I cannot provide adequate...
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1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for North Dakota on
Q: Can the mother lose custody if she lets our son hang around a sex offender who failed to register?

I would like to get custody of my son and I was told by friends that they had an experience where the mother let their child hang around a sex offender and she lost full rights as a parent. I'm also in that situation and I was just wondering if it's possible.

Nicholas Nelson
Nicholas Nelson
answered on Feb 26, 2018

North Dakota Century Code CHAPTER 14-09 PARENT AND CHILD deals with parental rights and when they can be taken away. I hope this helps!

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