Domestic violence is a serious legal issue that arises when one person uses physical harm, threats, intimidation, or control against a spouse, intimate partner, co-parent, or other household member. It affects not only personal safety but also custody rights, divorce outcomes, and access to the family home.

Under North Dakota Century Code § 14-07.1-01, domestic violence can lead to emergency restraining orders, permanent protection orders, and impact proceedings related to divorce, child custody, and parenting time. Allegations are taken seriously by courts across Bismarck, Minot, Williston, and Dickinson, and swift legal action can result in temporary loss of parental rights, removal from the home, and criminal charges.

At Heartland Law Office, we represent clients on both sides of domestic violence matters — helping victims secure protection and safety, and defending those wrongly accused. Whether you're seeking legal protection or fighting to preserve your parental rights, we bring skilled, compassionate guidance to every case.