North Dakota § 14-05-22 - Parental rights and responsibilities - Costs

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§ 14-05-22. Parental rights and responsibilities - Costs

1. In an action for divorce, the court, before or after judgment, may give direction for parenting rights and responsibilities of the children of the marriage and may vacate or modify the same at any time. Any award or change of primary parental responsibilities must be made in accordance with the provisions of chapter 14-09. 2. After making an award of primary residential responsibility, the court, upon request of the other parent, shall grant such rights of parenting time as will enable the child to maintain a parent-child relationship that will be beneficial to the child, unless the court finds, after a hearing, that such rights of parenting time are likely to endanger the child's physical or emotional health.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 14-05-22

What does North Dakota Century Code § 14-05-22 cover?

Section 14-05-22 ("Parental rights and responsibilities - Costs") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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