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Protecting Survivors of Stalking

Protecting Survivors of Stalking

by | Sep 14, 2023 | Domestic Violence, Newsletter

North Dakota has taken a significant stride in safeguarding survivors of stalking by introducing a much-needed update to its Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) statute. This change, in effect as of August 1, 2023, addresses the issue of stalking within abusive...
Marsy’s Law

Marsy’s Law

by | Sep 8, 2023 | Domestic Violence

What is Marsy’s Law? Marsy’s Law, or the Victim’s Rights law, was enacted in 2016. The language can be found in North Dakota’s Constitution, Article I Section 25. All victims of crime are given a Marsy’s Card by law enforcement. This card explains the rights that...
What Is Supplemental Security Income?

What Is Supplemental Security Income?

by | Apr 2, 2023 | Public Benefits

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program which provides you with a monthly income. You must be 65, blind or disabled and have limited income and resources. How Much Will SSI Pay Me? It depends on the amount and the type of income you have. In 2018, the SSI...
Help! I Have Been Denied General Assistance

Help! I Have Been Denied General Assistance

by | Apr 2, 2023 | Public Benefits

What Do I Do If I Am Denied General Assistance (GA)? Anyone who is denied has the right to appeal that determination. The written decision from the county must explain the reason you were denied and how much time you have to appeal. It is very important to ask for an...
What is paternity?

What is paternity?

by | Feb 23, 2023 | Family and Child Law

Paternity The father-child relationship is established between a man and a child by: An unrebutted presumption of the man’s paternity  An acknowledgment of paternity  An adjudication of paternity  An adoption When Is A Man Presumed To Be The Father? There is a...