Salem New Hampshire Legal Blog
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...
Fighting aggravated DUI charges means taking them seriously
Even a first “regular” DUI charge in New Hampshire can have serious consequences, like fines of hundreds of dollars. But if the charge is “aggravated” DUI, the penalties can easily become life-changing.Here are the actions to avoid if you...
What does probate centrally require, entail?
Probate is a closely similar process whether it proceeds in New Hampshire, Massachusetts or any other American state. It essentially provides for the lawful administration of assets upon a decedent’s passing. That equates in many instances to court oversight of...
How money issues can unravel the ties that bind
Money is perhaps the biggest and most constant source of stress that most of us will face. It is no surprise, then, that money issues also a major source of tension in marriages and a frequent reason for divorce.This problem has been studied by everyone from...
