Most couples incur debt throughout their marriage. Like your assets, you have to divide your debt once you file for divorce. The first rule of dividing assets is similar to dividing your assets. Pre-marital debt belongs to you and marital debt belongs to you both....
When you slip and fall due to another party's negligence, you may be able to collect damages from the responsible party. In personal injury cases, North Dakota's comparative negligence law applies. Understanding this law can help you understand what happens after a...
When the marriage or relationship between you and your child’s other parent reaches its end, you may need to have the state step in and allocate residential and decision-making responsibilities for you. While the state reflects on many factors when deciding what type...
Many people living in North Dakota neglect to make estate plans until something major happens. For example, you may not think you need one until you marry, have children or otherwise experience a major life change. In truth, though, everyone experiences benefits from...
When someone else’s dog bites you or someone you love in North Dakota, you may worry about whether the bite could lead to an infection or more serious health complications. While not every dog bite does so, animal bites do raise your risk of infection. Depending on...
When you split from your spouse in North Dakota later on in life, you may have different goals and objectives than younger individuals who are navigating divorces. Many older adults working through divorces have particular concerns about maximizing their retirement...
Launching a business with another party means establishing a partnership agreement to protect both of your interests. Sometimes, people overlook the details in their excitement for the new venture, leading to some costly mistakes. There are a few things you need to...
Most people understand that a professionally-prepared estate plan involves several essential documents. These typically include a will, a power of attorney and a health care directive. All three of these important documents require proper implementation. A close look...
All North Dakota drivers are susceptible to distraction on some level, but research suggests teenage motorists are more prone to distraction than older drivers with more experience. Distraction comes in many forms, and while technology and cellphones are frequent...
One of the top reasons for creating a business plan is to secure financing. If you do not need to get funding, you may think there is no point in wasting the time to create a plan. But you would be incorrect. A business plan is so much more than a financial document....