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...
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The advantages of divorce mediation
The traditional model of a litigated divorce where two sides air their acrimonious differences in the public setting of a courtroom is no longer the norm, especially in New Hampshire. Divorce mediation has gained popularity for several reasons: It is less expensive...
Bankruptcy and your divorce: when should you file?
It is not uncommon for financial trouble and marital difficulties to go hand-in-hand. More often than many people realize, financial stress can play a significant part in the decline of a marriage. Since two processes are involved – divorce and bankruptcy – people...
4 future benefits of a mediated divorce
Divorce can be an extremely stressful experience even when both spouses remain civil and put their kids’ best interests ahead of their own. When they agree to settle disagreements using mediation, they can save money, time and reduce anxiety. But despite the immediate...
Grandparents may have the right to child custody and visitation
In New Hampshire family law cases centering around child custody and visitation, people may function under the assumption that it is solely between parents as they decide where the child will live, who will make decisions and what the parenting time template will be....
Co-parenting or parallel parenting: What’s the difference?
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...
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....
