Raising children after a split isn't easy for many reasons. The demands of being a parent land heavy when you're the only one shouldering the load. The problems can further multiply when there isn't enough money to carry on, but there could be a way to bring support orders up to the task. Bring u...
Brudvik Law Blog Posts
Questions farmers should ask when planning their estate
Fields of soybeans, corn, wheat and other crops are a common sight when driving through Minnesota and North Dakota, and it is easy to see that farming is still a common occupation. However, when these farmers plan their estates, they face some unique concerns. Is one of your children going to tak...
Factors that determine child custody in North Dakota
When parents decide to end their marriage or relationship, one of the most difficult and challenging decisions can be working together on a co-parenting plan for their children. Couples frequently disagree over which parent will be the primary custodian, how much time both parents will spend with...
How to behave at a sobriety checkpoint
In North Dakota, sobriety checkpoints have the backing of the public. In fact, according to the North Dakota Prevention Resource and Media Center, more than 70% of the state's residents support DUI checkpoints. Officers also believe sobriety checkpoints to be an effective way to enforce the state...
What you need to know about North Dakota’s open container law
Summers in North Dakota are nearly perfect. After all, you have a seemingly endless number of possibilities for exploring everything the state has to offer. If you like to drink alcohol, you may want to have a cold beer or cocktail after a long hike or at a backyard barbeque. You should not, howe...
New North Dakota Law Allows for Sealing of Criminal Record
Written by attorney Scott Patrick Brand of Brudvik Law Office, P.C. Until recently, there has been no process in North Dakota for citizens who have been convicted of non-violent and/or non-sexual offenses to have their convictions sealed from public viewing regardless of how long ago the offenses...
Tips for Testifying in Court
Written By Ashley Heitkamp of Brudvik Law Office, P.C. Testifying in court can be stressful and nerve-wracking for many people. It is often a new experience and one that carries a lot of weight. If you have been called to testify in court, read the general tips below to try to help you prepare fo...
4 reasons to update your will now
Like most of your neighbors, you work hard every day. Whether you have millions of dollars or just a few assets, you want control over what happens to your belongings. If you do not have a comprehensive will, you may have little say in the matter. Further, if you have not reviewed your will in a ...
5 estate planning goals for 2019
Now that 2019 is here, you may be thinking about your future more intently. Your New Year resolutions may include goals involving your health, relationships, work and family. Are you thinking about your estate plan? The New Year is the perfect opportunity to start thinking about your estate plan...
The connection between college towns and DUIs
When college students flood their campuses at the beginning of fall for the start of classes, college towns once again fill up with their school-year resident population. Along with the boost that students provide to local college-town economies, there are also particular risks and hazards that c...
What factors are involved in child custody decisions?
If you are facing divorce, you are probably wondering how the court will decide matters pertaining to the custody of your children. The same applies if you are already divorced but need to modify the custody agreement that is in place. In the state of North Dakota, a judge will always begin by ta...
Use trust and common sense in choosing your executor
When you are preparing your will, choosing your executor will be a top priority. Right away, you may think about naming your spouse for the task, but is this a good idea? There are several points to consider about the person you choose, and attributes you might admire in a relative or good friend...
More than fines await college students convicted of DUI
Most college students experiment with alcohol. Some drink occasionally and some become binge drinkers. Many feel they are able to drive when they have only had a few beers, but that is a bad idea. Some college-age drivers think a DUI is nothing more than a simple traffic offense, but you should b...
A DUI conviction seriously curtails your driving privileges
No driver wants to interact with law enforcement, especially on suspicion of drunk driving. However, state officials are serious about reducing the high numbers of traffic fatalities related to the excessive alcoholic intake of people who drive on North Dakota roads. Penalties for a DUI convictio...
Forgetting about Fido and other estate-planning mistakes
If you are finally getting around to giving some serious thought to estate planning, congratulations on your foresight. Not everyone has it. Before you get together with your attorney, it is a good idea to gather as much information as you can about your assets — investments, banking information...
If I have a will, do I need a trust?
If you have been considering setting up a trust, you undoubtedly have many questions. For one thing, you may wonder why you would need one when you already have a will. You might also wonder what happens to a trust after you pass on. Here are a few of the basics that may help you decide whether e...
Here are the basic elements you need in your will
Basic estate planning is a necessary fact of life, but it is still something that many people put off or talk themselves out of keeping up with. There are a variety of reasons why that is, but the fact is that solid estate planning is the only way to be sure that one's wishes will be followed aft...
What Happens to Your Driving Privileges Once Charged with a DUI
Written by Attorney Scott Patrick Brand of Brudvik Law Office, P.C. Dealing with a charge of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (DUI) can be a very stressful and complicated time. This is especially true when you consider the two-pronged battle that will be fought. People facing a DU...
3 reasons why drug courts are preferable to jail time
People who are arrested for driving under the influence are often caught up in a cycle of addiction that is hard to break. While jail may seem like the best option for them to serve their time since they broke the law, there is a newer approach to helping these people that is surprisingly effecti...
Brudvik Law Office Attorney receives Lead Counsel Rating
LeadCounsel.org has given Brudvik Law Office Attorney Brett Brudvik the Lead Counsel Rating in Estate Planning Law. “The Lead Counsel Verification was established in 1997 as a quality assurance tool consumers and businesses can use to quickly and easily evaluate a prospective attorney's ability a...
Litigation woes persist for Dell-EMC merger
North Dakota residents who follow the technology sector will no doubt be aware of the proposed merger between Dell Inc. and EMC Corp. The $60 million dollar deal was first proposed in October 2015, and an EMC filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission indicates that it will likely be...
Bollywood star sued for $500K for breach of contract
North Dakota fans of Bollywood star Mohit Chauhan might be interested in learning that he is currently facing a civil lawsuit in the U.S. alleging that he breached a contract to perform. According to sources, the plaintiff company is demanding that he be ordered to pay them half a million dollars...
Univision sues Charter Communications for breach of contract
Cable users living in North Dakota may know that two well-known cable providers, Charter Communications and Time Warner Cable, merged in May 2016. However, one of the largest programmers in the country, Univision, filed a lawsuit against Charter on July 8 over a contract dispute. Charter gained a...
Brudvik Law Office Attorneys Selected to 2016 Great Plains Rising Stars list
Super Lawyers has named the following Brudvik Law Office attorneys to the 2016 Great Plains Rising Stars list: Ross Nilson– Civil Litigation, Defense Lynn Slaathaug Moen– Family Law Scott Patrick Brand– Criminal Defense Congratulations Ross, Scott, and Lynn! Super Lawyers ...
General liability business disputes
When operating any kind of business, whether big or small, there is the possibility that your business may become involved in a liability lawsuit. It is generally required for any business to carry some form of general liability insurance to protect your business from crippling losses in the even...