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Adultery is one of six ?fault-based? grounds for divorce recognized in North Dakota, and if your partner has stepped out on your marriage, you are going to have to show proof of his or her doing so.

North Dakota is a ?no fault? divorce state. The grounds (reasons) for a no fault divorce is ?irreconcilable differences.? Irreconcilable differences are substantial reasons for not continuing the marriage and which make it appear the marriage shouldn't be resolved.

The spouse starting the legal separation, also called the Plaintiff or Petitioner, must meet the residency requirement before a North Dakota State District Court can grant a legal separation. The Plaintiff or Petitioner must have been a resident of North Dakota at least 6 months before starting the legal separation.

Generally, a felony record can be sealed five years after the date you complete your sentence. A violent felony will not be eligible for sealing until 10 years from the date you complete your sentence. Certain offenses, such as sex offenses, can never be sealed or expunged.

An individual must file the petition in the existing criminal case for the offense. Along with the petition, a proposed order must also be filed granting the sealing of the criminal record. Finally, the petition must be served upon the prosecuting attorney as required by the North Dakota Rules of Criminal Procedure.

North Dakota is not a 50/50, or community property, state. North Dakota is an equitable division state which means all assets considered marital property are divided equitably, not necessarily equally in divorce.