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...
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Why is the alternating weeks custody schedule not ideal?
Parents in New Hampshire who are no longer married or together must work on deciding how to divide custody of their children. While some might think that alternating weeks is the fairest option, it’s not the best. These are reasons to avoid it and some better...
What are the unexpected pitfalls of nesting?
Nesting is a popular arrangement that keeps the children of a divorcing couple in the family home during negotiations and sometimes even long after the divorce is final. Although nesting can provide many advantages for children of divorce, the arrangement can pose...
Losses that some people encounter after they divorce
Many divorcing couples know that a split is the best thing for their lives, and while they know their post-divorce lives will be different, some of the losses that former New Hampshire spouses encounter may be unexpected. Consider how to deal with the following holes...
Co-parenting with an abusive ex requires setting boundaries
Family court judges in New Hampshire and throughout the country want to promote the ideal of children having both parents in their lives, but that can leave you co-parenting with an abusive ex. Domestic abuse often causes post-traumatic stress disorder among...
The factors that New Hampshire judges use to decide custody
The decision to award custody is not a simple one. When New Hampshire judges are ruling on these matters, they consider a variety of factors that affect the child’s life. The priority for the court is to determine what is in the child’s best interests. To do this,...
Understanding the different kinds of child custody
Going through a divorce can wreak emotional havoc on New Hampshire families. This is especially true when children are involved. Understanding the different types of custody can help you better navigate the divorce process. Custody types and parenting plans Working...
What makes a good parenting plan?
Parents in New Hampshire are generally allowed to retain a relationship with their children after a divorce or separation. The rights and responsibilities of each parent will typically be contained within a written parenting plan. A parenting plan can either be...
Why change a parenting plan?
New Hampshire courts generally allow both parents to take an active role in a child's life after they divorce. In many cases, the terms of a parenting plan are crafted by the parents themselves before being approved by a court. If circumstances warrant, the terms of...
Co-parenting with a narcissist
A co-parenting plan could establish rules and order for child care and custody. Former couples may no longer get along after receiving a final divorce decree in New Hampshire, but they might still need to interact because of their children. Troubles and conflicts...