False accusations of domestic violence sometimes happen during a divorce. However, New Hampshire won't automatically take anyone's word for it. The court must examine evidence fron both sides. Understand what counts as domestic violence The first step is to learn what...
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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...
Considerations when divorcing an abusive spouse
Divorce is a challenging process even when both spouses are cooperative. When spousal abuse is part of the relationship, it brings a different intensity to the proceedings. In New Hampshire, a history of abuse may be grounds for a fault-based divorce. Fault or...
Understanding parental alienation claims
A child might not have a positive relationship with one parent, and the affected parent may blame the other parent. However, a case review might reveal that the child withdraws from the parent due to the adult's behavior. A parent who remains blind to their unloving...
3 classic types of domestic abuse
Domestic abuse leads to the breakdown of many marriages in New Hampshire. However, domestic abuse doesn’t always stop as soon as the divorce paperwork is finalized. Abuse can occur before, during and after a divorce. Here are three classic types of domestic abuse: #1:...
How domestic violence impacts child custody
Some divorces in New Hampshire involve domestic violence allegations, and violent incidents may be the reason in many of these cases. When children are involved in a divorce where domestic violence is an issue, child custody decisions are very complicated. Divorcing...
How to navigate divorce in domestic violence cases
Divorce can be hard for any New Hampshire couple, but it’s unimaginably hard and sometimes deadly when there’s domestic violence involved. An abused partner seeking to leave their marriage has to think about their safety, as an abusive partner finding out about...
How domestic violence impacts child custody cases
Under New Hampshire law, domestic violence incidents can massively impact child custody cases. When deciding whether or not someone’s behavior qualifies as domestic abuse, the courts consider several factors, and children’s safety is always prioritized. Children’s...
Coercive control in a domestic violence matter
No relationship is perfect; however, relationships should be free of certain things, such as abuse and mistreatment. Unfortunately, these negative events can enter a relationship or marriage in New Hampshire and elsewhere, often sparking a divorce. While it may be the...
How do lawyers help in domestic violence cases?
Both the accused and the accuser can benefit from seeking legal advice in a case involving accusations of domestic violence. The law treats domestic violence differently in some ways than it treats other accusations of crimes. While most criminal law is based on the...