Being a working parent isn’t easy, but someone has to work to pay the bills. The situation can become even more complex if you’re going through a divorce because you’ll have to determine how you can balance your child’s needs with your career. There are several things...
Family Law
Characteristics of your marriage that might lead to divorce
When you first meet the person who steals your heart, everything is perfect. It’s almost as if your beloved can do no wrong. You may idolize them to the point that they seem to inhabit the world’s highest pedestal. But after the two of you tie the knot, the rosy...
Understanding how equitable distribution works
New Hampshire is an “equitable distribution” state when it comes to how property is divided between spouses in a divorce. Most states use this legal theory for dividing both assets and debts. There are some common misconceptions about equitable division. Let’s clear...
How fighting over custody could hurt your case in a divorce
Sharing time with your kids is not easy to do during a divorce. You and your spouse want to celebrate the holidays with your kids and be there on their birthdays to make them memorable and fun. You may have strong feelings about your ex's behavior during your...
Can your ex claim part of your retirement account?
Your retirement savings helps ensure your comfort as you grow older. You and your spouse may have put money aside out of every paycheck to help fund your retirement. Now that your marriage is on the cusp of ending, you may worry about what will happen to that money...
Is it time to modify that custody order?
When a couple that shares minor children divorces or separates, all kinds of custody arrangements are possible -- whether that means sharing custody more-or-less equally or one parent having primary physical custody of the children while the other has visitation. ...
When do children get to decide on their custody schedules?
New Hampshire is one of several states that does not allow children to decide on their custody arrangements. This is similar to how custody works in South Dakota, New York, North Carolina and a handful of other states. Essentially, in New Hampshire, a judge is not...
What should I include in the prenuptial agreement?
No one wants to think about divorce when “love is in the air.” However, with nearly one in two marriages ending in divorce in the U.S., there is every reason to think about divorce and how it can impact your life. This is where a prenuptial agreement, simply known as...
3 Important issues to consider in your parenting plan
A sound parenting plan allows separated couples to play a joint role in bringing up their child. Typically, this will be among the highest priorities for both spouses during divorce proceedings. Although the process may not be easy, separated couples often manage to...
Can your ex refuse scheduled parenting time after a divorce?
When you divorce in New Hampshire, you and your spouse have to work out a way to share parenting time. If you reach your own agreement, you might have a faster and quicker divorce. If you don't, a judge will be the one who ultimately determines your parenting plan. In...