If you are divorcing, it’s possible you are not feeling very charitable to your spouse right now. One thing to remember is that, however justified your negative opinion of them may be, you need to be extremely careful about letting yourself express it. That’s not to...
Family Law
Virtual visitation scheduling that works
Virtual parenting time, often referred to as virtual visitation, allows co-parents to stay connected through video calls, messaging apps and other online platforms whenever their child is residing with their other parent. For virtual visitation to be successful,...
How will my late divorce affect my taxes?
Divorce can be a complex process at any age. As an older couple, your tax consequences can be significant. As your retirement accounts grow, your assets accumulate over the decades of your marriage. Understanding how divorce will affect your financial future becomes...
NH Child Impact Program: Supporting parents and kids through divorce
When divorce becomes a reality for families with young children, the Child Impact Program of New Hampshire serves as a valuable resource. This program offers essential guidance for parents seeking to protect their children's well-being during this significant life...
How does a parent obtain sole custody in a divorce?
Every spouse preparing for divorce has their own priorities. For some people, the main concern is preserving certain property. For those with children, custody matters are often the most important consideration. Divorcing parents may find themselves disagreeing about...
Who gets the family pet after the divorce?
When married couples decide to part ways, they often face a myriad of emotional and legal challenges. Among these, a particularly heart-wrenching issue often arises: who gets to keep the family pets? For many, pets are more than just animals – they're beloved family...
3 options for addressing a family home during divorce
The goal of property division proceedings is to divide marital resources and obligations in a fair manner. What is fair can be very different from one family to the next. Spouses can sometimes spend weeks or even months negotiating property division matters before...
How parents can share holidays in co-parenting arrangements
Divorcing parents often have a difficult path ahead. They have to adjust to new living arrangements in which they only see their children some of the time. It is usually best for the children for both adults to have a generous amount of parenting time, but the...
Tips for crafting parenting plan terms
Parents who are going through a divorce have a lot of things to consider. One of the most important is how they should go about crafting the terms of their parenting plan. This consequential document must be drafted thoughtfully, as it will govern each parent’s rights...
Your spouse refuses to get divorced. Now what?
You shouldn’t have to stay in a marriage that you feel is beyond saving. However, your spouse may struggle to accept your decision to divorce. This may put you in a tough spot, but you have options. It may take extra steps, but you can independently file for divorce...