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North Dakota Divorce Information Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes Equitable distribution state, which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just," and not necessarily 50/50. Marital fault can be considered when dividing property in North Dakota. What Property is Divided? "Kitchen sink" state. All property owned by either spouse, no matter when or how acquired, is considered marital property and subject to division in a divorce. Alimony At the court's discretion. Marital fault can be considered. Terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage. Child Support Percentage of income method, which means only the income of the paying parent is considered. Emancipation is age 19 or graduation from high school, whichever comes first. Court may order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator. Child Support Enforcement The North Dakota child support enforcement agency can be found at: http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/childsupport/ Divorce Related Statutes For North Dakota http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t14.html Other Resources The Divorce Financial Survival Series |