A child support order is established according to predetermined guidelines. Using a Guideline Table, the court takes into account the combined income of both parents as well as the number of children that need to be supported. From there, the court pinpoints a dollar...
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What happens to the family business in a divorce?
Divorcing couples often struggle when forced to identify every asset and debt they’ve accumulated over the course of the marriage. From the matrimonial home and family cars to retirement funds and the family business, these marital assets must be addressed and, often,...
Do I need an attorney to help me with my divorce?
A lot of people try to handle their divorces on their own without the assistance of an attorney. While you might think that that’ll save you money, it could actually put you at risk of losing valuable assets, custody or visitation with your child, and even your future...
What is collaborative divorce?
Collaborative divorce is an alternative to a traditionally-litigated divorce that can be beneficial in some circumstances for divorcing couples and their families. It is helpful for couples who have made the difficult decision to divorce to understand what...
There are apps that can improve your co-parent partnership
Co-parenting can take some time to get comfortable with after your divorce. Through marriage, you were able to check-in with your ex at any point about your child’s schedule or a plan for who will purchase new cold weather wardrobe for your child who has grown out of...
How to go about modifying a divorce settlement
Once a divorce settlement is accepted by a court of law, it becomes a legally binding, enforceable court order. However, as time goes by, there may be aspects of the divorce settlement that no longer make sense given changing circumstances. There are steps that an...
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...
