Finding a North Dakota Divorce Lawyer for Custody and Child Support

The following is general information which you can use to help you find a North Dakota lawyer for fathers. As is the case with many things, the very best way to find a North Dakota family law attorney is to ask others you know who have been through divorces or other family law situations in North Dakota, and to get referrals from them. However, this is not always possible. In that case, you will want to contact North Dakota bar associations and legal organizations for recommendations and referrals.

Generally speaking, when contacting a North Dakota bar or other association to find a North Dakota lawyer, it will be helpful for you to briefly explain your situation, why you need a North Dakota lawyer, which party you are, and whether you are filing a new case or this is an existing North Dakota family law case (and if the latter, what stage of your case you are in), so that they can best match you with the most appropriate North Dakota lawyer.

Make sure to emphasize that you need someone who is familiar with and believes in a father's need to stay involved with their children after divorce. You should also ask them how they select their referral attorneys and, if appropriate to your situation, whether they have any sliding-scale fee programs or programs for low-income clients, as many state bar associations do offer such programs. Also be sure to ask about any law schools or other organizations in the area which may offer legal clinics or other practical or financial legal assistance for obtaining representation by a North Dakota attorney.

Also, don't turn up your nose at referrals to attorneys who seem like they may not specialize in family law. If they don't themselves practice family law, they can still be a great referral source to other attorneys who do practice family law. In fact they are sometimes the best referral source, as they know how good someone is, and have no reason to try to keep you themselves.

Please remember that whenever there are issues relating to custody, timeshare (visitation) and child support in North Dakota, it is always better to try to resolve them between yourselves, or with a counsellor or mediator, than to go to court. But it is still critical to have a North Dakota lawyer who understands the rules, requirements, and pitfalls of the legal system in North Dakota. Your North Dakota lawyer will act as your guide to help you navigate the terrain and negotiate successfully to arrive at a successful outcome for you and your children, within the framework of the various laws of the state of North Dakota.