Couples going through a divorce typically don’t agree about much. Hopefully, they are both on the same page when it comes to their children’s best interests. Psychologists say any conflict between parents is hardest on their kids. The healthiest situation for any...
Manchester Attorneys Here For You
Manchester Law Blog
Why would I want to seek a collaborative divorce in 2020?
Couples going through a divorce in 2020 faced unique challenges. Courts may have been closed, at least for a while, and those that have re-opened may be facing a backlog of cases. As an alternative, hearings were made remotely and for some couples in the Manchester...
When Does House Division Become More Complex?
The risk that you run during a divorce is that New Hampshire is an equitable distribution state, which means in a contested divorce, a court will decide what is fair in terms of distribution. The split of assets could very well be 50-50, but there is no guarantee....
How domestic violence impacts child custody determinations
Every family is different, but no family should have to harbor the pain of domestic violence. In New Hampshire, domestic violence is abuse that happens between members of a family or household. Though it can occur between different relations and individuals, domestic...
Is a reconciliation attempt required in a New Hampshire divorce?
When New Hampshire couples conclude that their marriage is over and want to divorce, they frequently want to complete it as quickly and efficiently as possible. However, there are certain laws in the state that people should understand as the process moves forward....
How child custody is determined in New Hampshire
Child custody can be an emotional part of any divorce process. For that reason, it is helpful for divorcing parents to be familiar with how the child custody process works in their state and what it is based on. Child custody decisions and how they are made Child...
Protecting your finances during a divorce
Financial difficulties can make the divorce process much more stressful than it needs to be. If you and your spouse have decided to call it quits, preparation is the key to maintaining financial stability and being able to support yourself once you are legally single....
Can debt be divided in divorce?
After years of marriage, it is likely that a couple will have amassed countless assets. From a home and cars to retirement funds and savings accounts, a divorcing couple must carefully evaluate all assets when determining an equitable split. Unfortunately, dividing...
How does adultery affect divorces in New Hampshire?
Adultery rocks the foundation of many marriages, yet some manage to survive – and grow stronger – from it. After learning that your spouse had been unfaithful to you, though, you might have decided that divorce was your only option. Their actions likely caused you...
When can people change their child custody orders?
There are many parents who have children together but are no longer in a relationship. This could be because the parents went through a divorce or they were never married in the first place. When parents are no longer in a relationship many times they have a child...