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...
Family Law
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...
Is your marriage headed for divorce?
Marriages riddled with infidelity, mismatched priorities and disagreements over having children sometimes result in divorce. If you find yourself in a marriage marked by a history of arguments and disappointments, you might still be hoping for a resolution. However,...
What factors should you consider during property division?
Property division often becomes one of the most complex and contentious issues related to a couple’s divorce. It involves dividing assets and redefining one's financial future. This phase of the divorce process can be emotionally charged, with each decision resulting...
Signs that your spouse is hiding assets from you
New Hampshire is an equitable distribution state, meaning that your marital assets will be divided fairly in your divorce. This doesn’t mean that those assets will be split in half, so there might be some work to do to secure the resources you deserve. But before you...
Top tips for addressing co-parenting issues
Effective co-parenting can make life easier for you, your children’s other parent, and, most importantly, your kids. Yet, figuring out how to co-parent can be difficult, especially if you and your children’s other parent struggle to communicate with each other. In the...
Should you consider a litigated divorce?
An uncontested divorce is highly recommended because it's less stressful and cheaper. It takes less time since spouses agree on crucial matters and only go to court to validate their agreements. Therefore, if you and your spouse can work out a settlement for your...
What can business partners do if they get divorced?
Divorce can be complex for individuals who own a business together. For instance, say that a couple meets at culinary school, gets married and opens their own restaurant. Getting divorced means that they’ll have to figure out what they’re going to do with this...
When can you increase child support payments?
Child support ensures your children are well taken care of when you and the other parent divorce. However, the orders the court gives are not permanent. You can modify a child support order. Most child support modification discussions surround decreasing it. But you...
Student loans and divorce: What happens?
Student loans are a major issue in the United States. They are the second-highest source of debt people carry – behind only mortgage loans. Some reports claim that the total amount of student loan debt is $1.59 trillion. And that was in 2022, so it is likely much...