Divorces that involve contested child custody can often be just as tricky for New Hampshire judges as they are for the family members themselves. However, many judges want to interview children involved in a custody battle to get a feel for the minors' relationship...
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How does parental relocation affect child custody?
When one parent decides to relocate to another state, it can significantly impact child custody arrangements. New Hampshire has specific laws and considerations governing such situations. New Hampshire's approach to parental relocation The state places a high value on...
Can children express custody preferences in New Hampshire?
After a divorce, most parents strive to prioritize their children's well-being and make decisions that serve their best interests. Depending on their age and maturity, children may express a desire to live with one parent over the other or suggest a specific living...
Issues regarding co-parenting plans
An effective co-parenting plan works in the best interests of the child. After a divorce, New Hampshire parents will likely live at separate residences. Now, the two parents must work together to raise the child while living apart. Understanding what a co-parenting...
How parallel parenting can help high-conflict divorce
Couples going through a high-conflict divorce in New Hampshire frequently have difficulty coming to a child custody agreement with their former spouse. Yet, scientific research indicates that children of divorce do better when both parents remain involved in their...
What could negatively affect your child custody?
When a family goes through a separation or divorce in New Hampshire, one of the most pressing concerns is the well-being and care of the children involved. Navigating the child custody process can be a complicated and emotional journey. In New Hampshire, courts make...
The challenges for fathers when it comes to child custody
Divorce is rife with emotionally charged issues that often see soon-to-be ex-spouses at their worst. However, when children are involved in the marital split, their best interests should be front and center. Moms and dads who fall short in putting them first do so at...
FAQs about child custody mediation
New Hampshire parents whose marriages end in divorce have multiple options. While you can certainly go through a nasty custody battle with your ex, that’s not the best-case scenario. If you’ve been wondering about the process of child custody mediation, you’ve...
Planning a summer co-parenting schedule
As we approach summer in New Hampshire, it's time to start planning for the summer months. If you're in a co-parenting relationship with school-aged children, it's extra important to make sure your summer plans are set in stone. During the months that school is in...
What are the considerations when it comes to child custody?
Child custody is a concern of parents when they no longer have a relationship. Whether parents are divorcing or unmarried but not together, figuring out who will get custody of the children in New Hampshire requires specific considerations to be explored before...