Dividing property during divorce often involves more than just houses and bank accounts. If you or your spouse received stock options, those assets can significantly impact the financial outcome. You need to understand how New Hampshire courts treat them and what...
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What counts as separate property?
Dividing property during a divorce can feel overwhelming, especially when it’s unclear what belongs to whom. In New Hampshire, not everything you own gets split equally. Understanding what qualifies as separate property can help you protect what’s rightfully yours....
How to address deferred compensation plans in divorce?
Dividing property during divorce creates complex challenges. Deferred compensation plans add even more layers. If you face this situation, you need to understand how these assets work and how to divide them fairly. Understand what deferred compensation means Deferred...
What could invalidate a premarital agreement in New Hampshire?
A prenuptial agreement can help prevent disputes during a divorce. However, not all prenups hold up in court. In New Hampshire, certain conditions can cause these contracts to become invalid. Failure to follow legal requirements New Hampshire requires prenuptial...
How do courts value intellectual property in a divorce?
Intellectual property (IP) can be one of the most valuable assets in a high-asset divorce. Properly evaluating its worth is critical when dividing assets. IP includes creations such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. Understanding how IP valuation...
Who gets the timeshare in divorce?
A timeshare often symbolizes cherished memories and future adventures. What happens when the "we" in "our vacation home" dissolves? Divorce throws a wrench into even the most meticulously planned getaways, and dividing a timeshare becomes a crucial part of untangling...
How hidden assets complicate an ongoing divorce case
Hidden assets can significantly complicate the continuation of an ongoing divorce. When one spouse conceals property, income or other financial resources, it can undermine the equitable distribution of assets. New Hampshire operates under an equitable distribution...
Steps for dividing investments during a New Hampshire divorce
Divorce can raise many questions regarding the equitable division of investments. This process involves various legal considerations, but knowing how your investments will be divided is important, as this knowledge can help you plan for financial changes after a...
How can you protect intellectual property in a divorce?
Divorce has many challenges, especially when it comes to dividing assets. There are many things to consider regarding businesses, real estate and other holdings. A divorce can potentially jeopardize your hard-earned intellectual property rights. Is there a way to...
Why you need to conduct a business valuation during your divorce
If your divorce is occurring on bad terms, and even if the circumstances are amicable, you likely have marital assets that you want to protect. A business is one such thing that can be a point of contention even in a mutually agreed-upon divorce. Many complications...