North Dakota Legal Guides

North Dakota follows a modified comparative fault system with a 50% bar, barring recovery for plaintiffs whose fault equals or exceeds the combined fault of all defendants. The state has a generous si...

North Dakota family law is governed by North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) Chapter 14-05 (Divorce). The state follows equitable distribution for property division and recognizes both no-fault and fault-b...

North Dakota has a relatively conservative criminal justice framework but has made notable reforms in recent years, particularly around drug policy and sentencing. The state classifies felonies into C...

North Dakota does not impose a state estate tax or inheritance tax. The state adopted the Uniform Probate Code. It is a common law property state with an elective share following the UPC augmented est...

North Dakota offers a business-friendly environment with low formation costs and a relatively small regulatory footprint. The state has a graduated corporate income tax and does not impose a franchise...

North Dakota real estate law features a judicial foreclosure system, no state transfer tax, and significant mineral rights considerations driven by the Bakken oil formation. The state uses mortgages a...