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Whether you have made the decision to seek a divorce or are looking for information on how a divorce would impact you, RG Law understands the gravity of this decision and is willing to meet with you and advise you on your options. Our firm seeks to provide you with legal services that you can rely on to navigate you through one of the most difficult and stressful times of your life, as we provide steadfast legal counsel that you can rely on throughout your case.

We recognize the importance of zealous advocacy when it comes to child custody matters, as there is nothing more precious than your children. Whether you need services to guide you through mediation, draft a stipulated parenting plan, or guide you through litigation, our firm is ready to take on your representation. RG Law recognizes that every family has unique needs and is willing to learn and understand your family structure, listen to your ultimate goals, and work zealously to serve the best interests of your child.

When a loved one is having difficulties making important decisions for themselves, or a child is in need of an adult guardian under the law, RG Law recognizes the need to make the important decision to seek guardianship of that person. Our firm is committed to helping you take on this responsibility, from navigating through the complex court proceedings required under North Dakota Law, all the way through helping you fill out your annual reporting requirements, we are committed to being there for you every step of the way.

If you are considering marriage with another person, one of the first considerations that you should have is whether or not to enter into a premarital agreement or a “prenup.” A prenup is a written contract entered into by a couple engaged to be married, executed before legal marriage, and is effective upon marriage. It typically addresses property and debt each person already owns; their property rights after marriage; property disposition at separation, divorce, death, or another event; choice of law; and spousal support limitation or waiver.

There is a common misconception that prenups are only used when people are wealthy or have significant assets prior to marriage; however, this isn’t necessarily true, as every couple can benefit from a prenup. In North Dakota, if you do not have a prenup, all property is subject to “equitable distribution” and “all property” means all of the parties’ assets, regardless of the source (i.e., pre-marital or acquired during the marriage).

By having a prenup, you not only avoid the potential adverse outcomes, but some other benefits are also: informed consent of your rights with regard to property; you and your partner address and set clear expectations of sticky financial issues prior to marriage that often leads to divorce; saving time and legal fees in the event of divorce by streamlining a large part of the separation process; providing protection from third party creditors; the ability to preserve property for children from a prior marriage; address property rights in the event of death; and the ability to waive or limit spousal support.

Entering into a new business? Starting a partnership with friends? Exploring the opportunity of being your own boss? RG Law is experienced in creating numerous different types of entities recognized under North Dakota law to help you begin your business venture in our state. Please call our firm today to discuss our flat fee structure for entity formation.

North Dakota Law recognizes Domestic Violence Protection Orders as well as Disorderly Conduct Restraining Orders. RG Law can help you navigate through the differences in these restraining orders and help you make the best decision to seek the relief you are requesting, whether that is for someone to stop contacting you, or other specialized relief permitted under the law. Restraining orders can order the restrained person to not contact you, your children, or others that live with you, no matter where you go; stay away from your work, school, or children’s school; order that the restrained person not be permitted to possess firearms; and other remedies under the law.

Restraining order law is a complex area of the law, and it is crucial that you seek help from an attorney when filing an order. If you are interested in consulting our firm to see if you have a valid restraining order case, contact us today.

North Dakota Law recognizes a special type of court cases that may be litigated in what is known as “Small Claims Court.” Small Claims Court is a court that is different from District Court and allows people to bring claims against another person or business for any case less than $15,000. Small Claims Court is a much less expensive and faster option than District Court, as most cases are heard within two months of beginning the process. Small Claims Court is an excellent option for property managers seeking damages from tenants who have damaged property, businesses who need help in collecting unpaid invoices, and many other scenarios.

Small Claims Court is designed for people to use pro se (without counsel); however, under North Dakota Law, organized businesses electing to proceed in small claims court must hire an attorney as they cannot represent themselves. Additionally, there are many nuances of these cases that a skilled attorney and RG Law can help you navigate to obtain the best financial outcome in your individual case.

Are you the owner of residential or commercial property with tenants? If so, you’ve likely encountered a situation where you’ve needed to remove a tenant from your property with legal action, known in the state of North Dakota as a “Forcible Detainer” or Eviction. Eviction law in North Dakota is a meticulous process that requires hitting numerous deadlines under the statute in order to successfully evict a person or an entity. RG Law is committed to streamlining this process and making evictions less stressful and faster, so that the owners of the property can regain their possession rights to the property for re-renting or other purposes.

North Dakota Law recognizes numerous scenarios where it permits removing a person from your property including, among others, not following property rules, non-payment of rent, breaking a lease, or disturbing the peaceful enjoyment of other tenants. Our firm recognizes the need for immediate action in the event of an eviction, and is willing to work on an expedited basis for such claims. Please call our firm today to discuss our flat fee structure for eviction proceedings both within Williams County and surrounding areas.