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Jamie Kurtz has been a practicing divorce lawyer since 2008. She received her Juris Doctorate from Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles in 2007. Ms. Kurtz was selected to Rising Stars for 2013 - 2016, 2019 - 2020, a peer designation awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. She also co-founded a law firm that specializes in uncontested divorce cases.

Online Divorce in North Dakota

For those seeking an inexpensive divorce in the state of North Dakota, online divorce is an easy, affordable, and fast solution to prepare legal forms. Online divorce may be appropriate for couples who have an uncontested case.

The step-by-step process of preparing divorce documents at Onlinedivorce.com makes it easy for you. We help organize all the necessary divorce forms and provide detailed instructions on filing your divorce in North Dakota.

Our divorce documents preparation service can be a perfect solution for those who want to complete their divorce papers quickly and without stress. Even though North Dakota has unique divorce forms and filing requirements, our online system provides the exact forms necessary along with instructions on how to file. We have helped thousands of people prepare their divorce documents for filing.

If you and your spouse agree on the terms of the divorce and want an amicable dissolution to your marriage, why should the process get drawn out, and why should you spend money on lawyers? Online divorce is often cheaper, quicker, and easier.

Online divorce can be a perfect option if you want to save money or hope to have your divorce finalized quickly to get on with your life. Preparing documents for divorce online in North Dakota is fast becoming very popular because you can complete the documents in the comfort of your home.

Even if you think your case is too complex because you have children, own your own home, or have other assets, you may still be able to prepare your documents online. Just start with our simple questionnaire, and we’ll provide you instructions for each step of the way.

The process at OnlineDivorce.com is 100% secure. We protect your information, and nothing is filed until you submit the divorce papers to the courthouse yourself. Filing for divorce in North Dakota with the Onlinedivorce.com system can be a simple solution to a difficult situation.

Filing:

When you use OnlineDivorce.com, we help you fill out your divorce paperwork using a simple online questionnaire. You can fill it out alone or with the assistance of your spouse. Then, after getting the other spouse’s signature, the divorce forms may be filed at the local court.

In North Dakota, you will typically file with the District Court in the county where you or your spouse currently resides. If a petitioner is not currently a resident but a defendant is, divorce is typically filed in the county where the defendant resides.

The actual filing process is explained in our detailed court-filing instructions that we provide, along with your completed divorce forms. You can also obtain assistance from your local courthouse by calling or stopping by.

After the initial filing, you may need to follow up if there are any issues with your documents. When you use OnlineDivorce.com, we allow you to make minor adjustments to your forms as requested by the court at no additional charge.

Our goal is to help you obtain your divorce with as little hassle and stress as possible using our online divorce documents preparation service.

Residency:

Every state has specific requirements where divorcing couples must establish residency before filing for divorce. North Dakota is no exception.

In North Dakota, the filing spouse must have been a resident of the state for a minimum of six months before filing for divorce. However, there is no requirement as to how long the defending spouse needs to be a resident.

If the plaintiff has not been a resident of this state for the six months preceding the commencement of the action, a divorce may be granted if the plaintiff in good faith has been a North Dakota resident for the six months immediately preceding entry of the decree of divorce. [North Dakota Century Code; Title 14, Section 14-05-17]

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Valid grounds to get divorce in North Dakota

Grounds for an online divorce using OnlineDivorce.com are the same as they would be for any divorce within the State of North Dakota. Grounds are merely the reason for divorce, and the state must approve them.

 

Irreconcilable differences is the only no-fault ground for divorce in North Dakota. It doesn’t require proof, and it can be used to cover many reasons for divorce.

 

If you simply do not get along with your spouse anymore or you want the simplest way to go about filing for your divorce, utilizing the no-fault grounds of irreconcilable differences is the best solution.

 

Fault-based grounds for divorce in North Dakota include: 

 

  • Adultery;
  • Extreme cruelty;
  • Willful desertion;
  • Willful neglect;
  • Abuse of alcohol or controlled substances;
  • Conviction of a felony.

Fault-based grounds for divorce must be proven so that the court recognizes them as valid. [North Dakota Century Code; Title 14, Section 14-05-03]

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Custody of the child in North Dakota

In North Dakota, either parent may get custody of the child. The court shall make a decision based on the best interests and welfare of the child.

Factors for consideration in all custody situations are:

  • The love, affection, and other emotional ties between the parents and child, and each parent's ability to provide the child with love, care, and guidance;
  • Each parent's ability to assure that the child receives adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care, and a safe environment;
  • The child's developmental needs, and each parent's ability to meet these needs;
  • The sufficiency and stability of each parent's home environment, the impact of extended family, the length of time the child has lived in each parent's home, and the desirability of maintaining continuity in the child's home and community;
  • The wishes of the child if sufficiently mature to make a reasonable decision;
  • The parents' wishes and preferences;
  • Each parent's ability to facilitate and encourage a close and continuing the child's relationship with the other parent;
  • The moral fitness of the parents, as that fitness impacts the child;
  • The child’s adjustment to their school, home, and community;
  • The physical, mental and emotional health of the parents;
  • Any history of domestic violence, child abuse, negligence, or substance abuse. [North Dakota Century Code; Title 14, Section 14-09-06.2 ]

Rules for child support in North Dakota

Either divorcing parent of a minor child may be ordered to pay child support. The amount of which will be based after consideration of some or all of the following factors:

  • The overall net income of both of the parents;
  • All other resources which are avail­able to assist the parents in supporting and raising the children; and
  • Any additional circumstances that may be considered to reduce the amount of support based on hardship.

Specific child support guidelines established by the North Dakota Department of Human Services may be considered by the court.

Child support payments are required to be paid to the state disbursement office. All child support orders must be reviewed every third year unless no review is requested by either of the parents. [North Dakota Century Code; Title 14, Chapters 14-09-08, 14-09-08.1, 14-09-08.4, and 14-09-09.7]

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Rules for spousal support in North Dakota

In North Dakota, either spouse can be awarded marital maintenance. All circumstances, including fault, may be considered. For alimony to be awarded, one spouse must have financial need, and the other must have the financial ability to pay.

The factors that the court will consider when deciding how support should be awarded, what amount, and for how long include:

  • The length of the marriage;
  • Both of the spouse’s current and future abilities as a wage earner;
  • The good-faith efforts of the two spouses to find and maintain employment or become self-supporting in another manner;
  • The needs and obligations that each spouse may have;
  • The age, overall health, and means of the two spouses;
  • The amount of and type of property that each spouse owns;
  • The spouses’ standard of living which was established during the marriage;
  • Whether medical and life insurance was obtained and maintained during the course of the marriage;
  • The assets and property of the two spouses, which will include any income-producing property [in most cases there will not be a requirement for either of the spouses to sell any property to pay maintenance, barring exceptional circumstances];
  • Each spouse’s debts and liabilities; and
  • Any separation or settlement agreements. [North Dakota Century Code; Title 14, Section 14-05-24.1]

Property division in North Dakota

North Dakota is an equitable distribution state. Therefore, the divorcing spouses must divide property in a fair, legally mandated, and equitable manner.

The couple can agree upon how to distribute property on their own without involving the court.

If this is not the case, all of both of the spouses' property, which includes gifts, inheritances, and any items, property, or funds acquired before the marriage, will be equitably distributed as the court considers fair.

The split is fairly straightforward compared to other methods of property distribution. However, some exceptions can be made in cases when it may be unjust or lead to one party being left in a less-than-ideal situation compared to the other spouse.

However, there are no legal factors for this consideration specified in the statute.
[North Dakota Century Code; Title 14, Section 14-05-24]

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Mediation support in North Dakota

The spouses may agree to submit any or all disputed issues to be mediated by a court-appointed mediator or by an independent mediation specialist any time, either before or after the divorce proceeding has begun. This allows the parties to agree in court on an uncontested basis.

Besides, in any proceeding involving an order for child custody, visitation, or support, the court may order mediation at the parties' expense. [North Dakota Century Code; Title 14, Section 14-09.1]

For those seeking to prepare their divorce papers using OnlineDivorce.com, utilizing divorce mediation can be a great tool to smooth out disagreements and prevent the case from going to court. It can be the simplest way to assure a fast, easy and affordable online divorce.

Divorce forms in North Dakota

North Dakota forms produced by OnlineDivorce.com are court-approved divorce forms. We have automated the process of filling them out to simplify matters and avoid any difficulties that may occur with filling out paperwork alone. By utilizing OnlineDivorce.com, you can streamline the process of preparing divorce documents and help both parties move forward with their lives.

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Filing fees for divorce in North Dakota

When you file your divorce papers, the court will charge filing fees that may vary by county. These costs are in addition to the cost of using OnlineDivorce.com. Please check with your local courthouse to determine the exact amount.

How long will it take?

Using the OnlineDivorce.com service usually takes between 30 minutes and two hours or more, depending on the complexity of your case. Start by filling out the questionnaire. You can do it in one sitting or save your progress and complete it at a later date. Whatever is most convenient for you.

Once you’ve received the completed documents, you will need to file them and get your spouse’s signature. More information regarding the finalization of the divorce case is provided once the paperwork has been completed and submitted to the court.

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