When a marriage ends and children are involved, the whole family goes through a period of adjustment, which can be emotionally challenging and mentally draining for everyone. For many parents, watching their children suffer is one of the most crushing aspects of...
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Does one drug crime lead to another?
Recidivism occurs when a person commits a crime after finishing a sentence for another crime. The goal of the criminal justice system is to prevent this from happening. However, it is failing. This is especially true for those convicted of drug crimes. They have a...
Common mistakes people make when creating an estate plan
Whether you are a first-timer or updating an old estate plan, you want to ensure everything goes smoothly. However, it is easy to forget certain things. If you know common mistakes people make when estate planning, you will be less likely to make them. Here are some...
How can a special needs trust help your disabled child?
As the parent of a disabled child, you might worry about what will happen if and when your child outlives you. If your child requires lifelong care or support, what will happen when you are no longer around to provide it? One option is a special needs trust, also...
What things can skew a breathalyzer?
The most common form of chemical testing used during a DUI stop is a breathalyzer, which measures blood-alcohol levels through breath and is unreliable. A surprising number of things can cause a false positive for a breath test. Over-the-counter medications Many...
Why unmarried parents need a parenting plan
A decision to separate can raise complex issues for you and your partner, even if you are unmarried. For example, those who share children in New Hampshire must consider how they will co-parent despite not having legal obligations to each other. A parenting plan is...
Are you a first-time DWI offender?
You attended an office party and made the unfortunate decision to have one too many drinks. On your way home, police follow you and order you to pull over. If this is the first time law enforcement has stopped you for driving while under the influence, or DWI, you may...
Why do I need a lawyer for a traffic violation?
You may not immediately think about calling a lawyer in the wake of receiving a New Hampshire traffic ticket, but, depending on circumstances, doing so may prove helpful to your case. A speeding ticket or another type of traffic violation has the potential to impact...
Why do I need a lawyer for a traffic violation?
If you have received a speeding citation, you may be wondering what your options are. In fact, you may not even realize you have options, or may believe that you cannot navigate the system. For these reasons, it may feel like paying the ticket is your only...
3 ways speeding tickets get dismissed
Speeding tickets require that you pay a fine, while also potentially adding points to your license that can affect your car insurance rates. There are certain tactics for having the ticket dismissed in court. Speeding tickets are disputable, so you can choose to...
