Salem New Hampshire Legal Blog
Per se laws are not a slam dunk
Seeing flashing lights in your rearview mirror is seldom a good thing. If you recently left a bar, restaurant or party, you may worry that the officer who pulls you over will smell alcohol on your breath and assume you are impaired. While the smell of alcohol is...
5 essential reasons to have an estate plan
Too many Americans fail to take a necessary step for protecting their financial future as well as that of their loved ones. A recent survey by Caring.com shows only four out of every 10 adults in the U.S. have an estate plan in place, such as a will or trust. Estate...
3 reasons not to trust Breathalyzers
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious crime that affects the lives of millions of Americans. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 1.5 million people in the United States are arrested for a DUI each year. While...
Will a driver lose their license after a DWI?
Sometimes mistakes happen when you've been drinking – you may believe you are sober enough to drive and discover you're not. When an officer pulls you over, it can be scary. Most of us rely on our cars for basic transportation to work, school and other necessary...
How divorcing parents can reduce sibling rivalry among their kids
When parents with two or more children divorce, they may feel some sense of relief that their children have siblings to talk to and share the experience with. Indeed, in some ways, the experience can feel less lonely and stressful than it might for an only...
DUI surprises: Interesting myths about Breathalyzer tests
There are people who claim that you can trick a Breathalyzer test, but the truth is that it's unlikely. It is more likely to have a false positive based on other factors, such as having a condition like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or using...
Marriage-minded entrepreneurs might consider a DAPT
There are a lot of strategies you can use to try to protect your assets from a future divorce. You can try to choose the perfect spouse. A prenuptial agreement is also a good backup, and some couples even find excellent reasons to sign a “postnup.” New Hampshire...
3 ways to help your kids adjust to divorce
When you are going through a divorce and have children, the first thing on your mind is how you're going to shield them from the worst of it. You want them to grow up happy and healthy, and the idea of a divorce seems to threaten this.The thing you should know is that...
Private, controlled, multi-faceted: the many benefits of trusts
Any short list of can-do and broadly utilitarian estate planning tools would certainly include the trust.In fact, trusts would likely top any compilation. Industry experts and commentators routinely laud the ability of trusts to promote multiple planning goals and...
Criminal law: a vast realm where proven legal counsel benefits
There are many words that singly or in conjunction underscore what the criminal justice system is all about.One of them is “intense.” We prominently employ that term on our website at the proven New Hampshire . The deep legal...
