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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Many parents assume that nothing would cause them to lose custody of their child. After all, where would their child live if not with their parents? However, a few factors could result in a parent being deprived of custody. Any allegations of physical abuse or...
Most couples invest a lot of their marital income into the maintenance of their home and mortgage payments. The longer you have stayed married, the more you and your spouse will have likely paid into the home where you live. When you decide to file for divorce, you...
