When children are involved in a divorce or separation, it is important that their parents and the court make good decisions about their present and future care. In New Hampshire, there are many factors that the courts can evaluate to decide where and with whom a child...
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How New Hampshire courts handle marital property division
Divorcing your spouse will result in a division of assets. Meaning the property that you get to keep will look a lot different than your current share of marital property. When you take your divorce to a New Hampshire court, a judge will review your case and decide...
What are the basic rules for divorce in New Hampshire?
Every state has its own laws relating to the dissolution of marriage. These statutes govern how a legal divorce is defined, the acceptable grounds, and the required procedures to finalize the divorce process. No waiting period exists for granting a divorce in New...
Why settling a divorce may make more sense
Ideally, you will settle your New Hampshire divorce case in as little time as possible. However, your spouse may decide that he or she won't negotiate in good faith or isn't interested in coming to an agreement outside of court. In such a scenario, it may be necessary...
Do you need to pay your ex’s student loans?
You do not personally have any student loans, as your parents paid your way through college. Your spouse, though, has over $100,000 that they have to pay back for their education. As a married couple, you may have expected to address this massive debt together. But...
Tips for protecting your custody arrangements despite a demanding job
It is not uncommon for one or both parents to spend significant time dedicated to their work. But when those parents seek to end their marriage, what may have been a minor inconvenience in their family life could now influence the fate of the child custody...
Helping your child move through the transitions of divorce
Children of all ages may come across difficulties when their parents separate, and they begin to live between two homes. Even though both you and your ex will remain in your child’s life, living in single-parent households will be an adjustment. To help your child...
Avoid these 3 costly mistakes during your divorce
Understandably, divorcing couples can become anxious over the cost of ending their marriage. It’s a valid concern as spouses wonder how they’ll maintain two households with the same income that supported one. The cost of divorce can largely depend upon whether both...
5 things you should know before filing for divorce
When you reach a point in your marriage when you know you are going through more than just a “rough patch,” and your relationship will not survive, it can cause overwhelming emotion, stress and uncertainty over your future. You have gone from what was once a loving...