North Dakota Divorce Laws
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The following is a summary of North Dakota divorce laws, and is by no means intended to be an all-inclusive description of what to expect in your particular case. In some cases, the exact text of the statute may have been simplified and/or modified to provide for easier understanding. For a more specific understanding of the laws, you should consult the full North Dakota Statutes and/or consult with an attorney about how the law might apply to your particular situation.

Grounds for Divorce.
A divorce can be granted under North Dakota laws for any of the following grounds:

1. Irreconcilable differences.

2. Extreme cruelty.

3. Willful desertion.

4. Willful neglect.

5. Abuse of alcohol or controlled substances.

6. Conviction of felony.

7. Adultery.

-From 14-05-03 of the North Dakota Statutes.

 

Residency Laws.
A divorce may not be granted in North Dakota unless the plaintiff in good faith has been a resident of North Dakota for 6 months immediately before filing the divorce papers OR for 6 months immediately preceding entry of the divorce decree.

-From 14-05-17 of the North Dakota Statutes.

 

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Other pages on North Dakota laws:
General North Dakota Divorce Laws
Alimony Divorce Laws in North Dakota
North Dakota Child Custody Laws
North Dakota Child Support Laws
North Dakota Laws on Property Division

 

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This information has been summarized from the North Dakota statutes. You can find the full-text version of these and other North Dakota divorce statutes online here: North Dakota Divorce Laws.