When one divorcing spouse has a considerably higher income than the other, can the spouse with the lower income, or perhaps no income, seek enough alimony to allow them to continue their marital standard of living? That may be possible, but it depends on the...
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Setting a stable parenting schedule for your teenager
When your children reach high school, the old parenting routines often stop working. Your teenager has a life that revolves around sports, jobs, and social circles that require a different kind of structure. New Hampshire law prioritizes the best interests of the...
Can couples negotiate private settlements in legal separation?
Legal separation and divorce in New Hampshire often move through similar court procedures, yet they lead to very different outcomes. Because of these differences, you may look for options that give you more privacy, control and flexibility as you work through the...
Can you get custody of a pet during a divorce?
When parents go through a divorce, one of their main goals is often to get custody of their children. Some parents want to get sole custody, but many parents accept shared custody, where they both spend time with the children and collaborate on making important...
5 must-have clauses in parenting plans for international travel
International trips can enrich a child's life—and complicate co‑parenting. Unless a court order says otherwise, both parents have equal rights and responsibilities for their child. This means one parent cannot simply take a child out of the country without the other...
Tactics sometimes used to hide assets during divorce
From a legal standpoint, your spouse should never try to hide assets during a divorce. Both of you are required to make full financial disclosures to the court so that it can assist with property division. In reality, though, people do try to hide assets to keep them...
What are irreconcilable differences in a New Hampshire divorce?
When a marriage ends, couples have several legal reasons, or grounds, they can state to get a divorce. The most common of these is irreconcilable differences. This term may sound complicated, but it simply means that the marriage has broken down so completely that...
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements in high-asset divorces
Divorce is never simple. When it involves millions of dollars in property, investments and business interests, the process becomes even more complex. In New Hampshire, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can decide whether wealth stays protected or gets divided in...
Can you stay on the mortgage after divorce?
You might already know that who gets to keep the house in a divorce depends on a lot of things like equity, contributions and negotiation, but what about the mortgage? If your name still appears on the loan after the divorce finalizes, your financial tie to your ex...
Is your spouse violating your privacy during the divorce?
Divorce often brings emotional stress, but privacy violations can make things worse. In some cases, one spouse tries to gather personal or financial information without permission. This can happen in many ways, and it is important to recognize the signs and take...
