If you are a New Hampshire resident who wants to end your marriage, you have two options to consider: divorce or annulment. While both options technically end the marriage, they do so under different circumstances and are available for different situations. Divorce...
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How “uncontested” divorces are different
In New Hampshire, couples have the option of attempting an uncontested divorce rather than a standard divorce. The differences matter, even though an uncontested divorce can still benefit from a lawyer to complete the process. What makes an uncontested divorce? There...
Divide your property the right way during divorce
Divorce comes with emotional and financial obstacles that can cause a significant amount of confusion and stress. It's important that you understand the financial implications of divorce if you're legally ending your marriage in New Hampshire. Here are some tips to...
Common predictors of a divorce
Some divorces are predictable by analyzing a number of factors. There are usually two or more major factors, such as arguing frequently and failing to communicate, that contribute to strife between New Hampshire spouses and that are attached to a failing marriage....
Why it’s important to help your child maintain a relationship with your ex
There’s no doubt that it can be incredibly hard to have cordial interactions with your ex-spouse – particularly if you went through a very contentious divorce. As difficult as it can be, there are important reasons why it will benefit your child greatly for you to...
How to protect your New Hampshire company from the effects of divorce
No one ever expects their marriage to end in divorce, but it happens all the time. When a couple splits up, it's not uncommon to see them taking their anger and frustration out on each other – and this includes business partnerships. If you are the owner of a small...
Does a parent’s finances impact child custody cases?
Child custody battles can be time-consuming and expensive in Manchester, New Hampshire. The average legal fees are between $1,200 and $4,500 and increase with lengthy cases. A parent may make less than their spouse, but income is only one factor in the courtroom....
Minimum wage has more to do with divorce than you think
A study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family is leading the way for research into the effects that raising the minimum wage have on marriage and divorce, being the premier systematic examination of the topic. This new research is revealing interesting and...
Preparing for property division negotiations
New Hampshire is an equitable distribution state, which means that marital property is not necessarily split equally by a judge in a divorce. Instead, it is divided based on what is deemed most “equitable,” or fair, for both parties. Dividing marital property is not...
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...
