When your marriage ends later in life, the stakes often feel higher — financially, emotionally and socially. Recognizing the common causes of gray divorce can help you understand your situation better. Once you have weighed the pros and cons of your relationship, you...
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Does gray divorce affect retirement benefit eligibility?
In recent years, it has become more common for older couples to divorce after decades of marriage. “Gray divorces” tend to be more complex than divorces that occur earlier in life. When divorcing spouses are close to or past retirement age, they may worry about how...
Almost adults: Handling custody for high schoolers
Divorce feels different when your kids drive, work and plan for life after graduation. You may worry that a court will force a schedule that ignores school and friends. In New Hampshire, judges focus on parental rights and responsibilities and may also consider your...
Collaborative divorce can protect spouses’ privacy
Divorce can feel deeply embarrassing, especially for those who are in the public eye. It can feel like a humiliation ritual to tell friends and family members about the end of a marriage. People may also worry about how much of their personal lives might become...
How an order of protection can help during divorce due to violence
Orders of protection, also commonly known as restraining orders, can be valuable for those leaving violent relationships. They impose court-backed restrictions on individuals accused of stalking, threatening or abusing others. Some people claim that orders of...
2 ways to handle valuation disputes during divorce
When assets such as privately held businesses, investment portfolios or unique property are involved, determining their precise value can be contentious. These disputes carry long-term financial implications that affect the equitable division of property. Traditional...
What role does fault play in divorce proceedings?
As you file for a divorce, you might be asking yourself if your spouse's behavior during your marriage can affect the outcome in any way. While the answer is that it can, it also depends on the circumstances covered in this post. How New Hampshire addresses fault in a...
Seeking enough alimony to keep your marital standard of living
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...
Understanding parenting plans in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, both unmarried and married couples with minor children must craft a parenting time plan that can fairly outline their respective parental duties and time-sharing schedules. Ideally, the court will encourage you and your ex-partner to work on your...
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...
