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November 2020

November 27, 2020

Tips for Making a Peaceful Holiday Visiting Schedule

The holiday season is supposed to be a time when families enjoy each other’s company, but in divorced families, scheduling can make a time that should be fun stressful, and overwhelming. Although holiday visitation arrangements are typically part of the final divorce decree, certain details need to be worked out […]
November 25, 2020

Don’t Let the Insurance Company Bully You into Accepting a Bad Settlement

If someone else’s negligence leaves you injured, you are going to be dealing with an insurance company – or two. Simply allowing the insurance company to do what it’s paid to do is unlikely to serve your best interests. Before accepting a settlement offer for a personal injury claim, consult […]
November 19, 2020

Bad Weather Doesn’t Excuse Poor Driving

When we take to the road in our vehicles, we shoulder the immense responsibility of driving safely – in relation to whatever variables are affecting the road at that time, including bad weather. It isn’t enough to simply follow the rules of the road to the letter. The fact is […]
November 12, 2020

I Want to See My Grandchildren, but My Adult Son/Daughter Won’t Let Me. What Can I Do?

A grandparent can play an important and prominent role in any child’s life. They can be an extra set of hands to help raise the child, they can be someone to share stories and laughs, and they can be a loving support system. However, if grandparents aren’t allowed to see […]
November 6, 2020

Your Child Has Been Charged with a Felony. What Should You Do?

Your child has been charged with a felony. We know this is a scary, uncertain time. There are many emotions flying around, and it may be unclear what you should do. Even as a juvenile, this event will affect the rest of their life. If your child was recently charged […]
November 4, 2020

Can You Get Off the Sex Offender Registry?

Sex offender registry began in North Dakota in 1991, and legislators have routinely updated the related statutes since then. Generally speaking, if you are convicted of or plead guilty to certain sex-related crimes, the law will require you to register as a sex offender with the state. You will need […]
November 2, 2020

What Parents Should Know About Shaken Baby Syndrome and Brain Injury

While babies bring a lot of joy, there can be moments of frustration if a caregiver can’t console their crying. While most caregivers can handle these times just fine, sometimes feelings boil over and they start shaking the baby. It only takes a few seconds of shaking to cause irreversible […]