In New Hampshire, either parent or the child’s legal guardian can request the courts for an update in their child support costs. With this in place, the filing parent or “petitioner” can become more aligned with their finances and adjust to their personal situation...
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Is canceled parenting time a sign of parental alienation?
Parents navigating a divorce or separation frequently worry about their relationships with their children. They may be on high alert, looking for any signs of misconduct and changing dynamics. Many people have heard about parental alienation. The term rose to...
3 professionals who can help during collaborative divorce
Divorce is a complex legal process with far-reaching implications. People who divorce undergo drastic changes to their finances and living circumstances. Those trying to pursue a collaborative divorce generally retain legal counsel. Each spouse has an attorney guiding...
5 must-have clauses in parenting plans for international travel
International trips can enrich a child's life—and complicate co‑parenting. Unless a court order says otherwise, both parents have equal rights and responsibilities for their child. This means one parent cannot simply take a child out of the country without the other...
Tactics sometimes used to hide assets during divorce
From a legal standpoint, your spouse should never try to hide assets during a divorce. Both of you are required to make full financial disclosures to the court so that it can assist with property division. In reality, though, people do try to hide assets to keep them...
NFTs and digital assets in high-asset divorce
Dividing property in divorce is never simple, but digital assets make it more complicated. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), digital tokens and other online property now appear often in high-asset divorces. Courts and lawyers must address questions of value, ownership and...
What are irreconcilable differences in a New Hampshire divorce?
When a marriage ends, couples have several legal reasons, or grounds, they can state to get a divorce. The most common of these is irreconcilable differences. This term may sound complicated, but it simply means that the marriage has broken down so completely that...
How is a joint business divided in a divorce?
Filing for divorce while co-owning a business with your spouse can be quite daunting. You may find yourself worrying about the possibility of losing your shares or letting go of your business. As you move forward with your divorce proceedings, it is crucial to gain a...
Do courts consider a child’s preference in a custody case?
In child custody cases, a question that often arises is whether a child’s preference has an impact on the court’s decision. The answer depends on a variety of factors. While the child’s preference can certainly be considered, it is not the sole deciding factor in the...
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements in high-asset divorces
Divorce is never simple. When it involves millions of dollars in property, investments and business interests, the process becomes even more complex. In New Hampshire, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can decide whether wealth stays protected or gets divided in...
