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Wills
What is a Will? A will is a written document which provides for the disposition of a person’s property after death. It may be handwritten or typed....
Filing for Divorce in North Dakota
How Can A Marriage Be Terminated In North Dakota? A marriage is terminated when one person dies or by a judgment of a district court. Divorces in...
Crime Victims Compensation
What is Crime Victims Compensation? Crime Victims Compensation is a grant program that is run by the North Dakota Department of Corrections and...
Legal Services of North Dakota (ND) receives $248,730 Technology Initiative Grant from LSC
Contact Carl RauscherDirector of Communications and Media [email protected] Us WASHINGTON— The Legal Services...
Domestic Violence and the Workplace: How Employers Can Support Survivors
Domestic violence doesn’t stay at home—it often follows survivors into the workplace, impacting productivity, safety, and overall well-being. For...
Veteran’s Success Story
Approximately two months into a deployment, a younger soldier encountered a significant challenge with his apartment management. A misunderstanding...
Help! I Have Been Served An Order to Demolish My Flood Damaged Home
What Rights Do I Have In My Private Property? A person has a right to exclude others from entering and using his/her private property. Does The...
Help, My Power Has Been Shut Off!
What Do I Do If My Utility Service is Shut Off? A utility controlled by the Public Service Commission (PSC) may shut off service if the customer is...
What is the Informed Health Care Consent Law?
This law allows another person to consent to health care for a minor patient or a patient who is determined by a physician, to be incapacitated and...
Health Care Directives in North Dakota
Under North Dakota law, a Health Care Directive (formerly called Health Care Powers of Attorney) is a document that legally helps family, friends,...
Advice & Assistance for Victims of Human Trafficking
Task Force Legal Issues and Referrals Legal issues for human trafficking victims often sound like a “yes” answer to one or more of the following...
Suicide Resources for Veterans
September is indeed a crucial time for raising awareness about suicide prevention, and it's important to address how specific groups, like Veterans,...
MLP Success Story
The Background When a client approached LSND for assistance with a divorce and custody battle, the situation was multifaceted. The client, a parent...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: A Call to Action
As we approach October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are reminded of the impact that domestic violence has on individuals, families, and...
Pro Bono Summit
National Pro Bono Week is just around the corner, and we’re excited to announce that LSND and SBAND will be hosting an engaging event on Wednesday,...