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...
Family Law
How does asset division affect child support payments?
If you and your spouse are heading for divorce in New Hampshire and you have a child together, you may have concerns about the implications of a split for your finances as a single parent. Something you may not be aware of is that asset division can affect the amount...
How to use a custody plan to navigate holidays and vacations
The hardest part of any custody plan is creating it. Keeping your children at the forefront of any parenting plan is very important. This includes prioritizing them for vacations, holidays, summer and school breaks. One of the goals of a custody plan is to maximize...
How do the NH courts divide property during divorce?
If you and your spouse are considering divorce, one of your top concerns may be the division of your assets. From your home and bank accounts to investments and personal property, you may worry about how a court-ordered distribution might impact your children and your...
Who gets the family home after a couple’s separation?
When a couple decides to separate, dividing property and assets is a concern. The emotional challenges are already difficult and working through who gets the house makes things more stressful. Any decisions regarding the marital home could occur through the court...
What are the most common months for divorce?
The new year is a time to focus on resolutions for the coming months. For many people, this means making a major life change: filing for divorce. In legal circles, many people call January the season of divorce, but divorce filings might also peak at other times of...
When couples divorce, what happens to the house?
For married couples, purchasing a home is often part of realizing the American dream. After all, not only do houses tend to appreciate over time, but they also often constitute a couple’s most valuable asset. In New Hampshire, divorcing spouses typically receive an...
What are the most common months for divorce filings?
The timing of a couple's divorce may come as a surprise to those who know them. Perhaps they were especially good at hiding their issues from family and friends. Overall, there is a seasonality to divorce filings. There are some times of the year where family law...
Do I need a reason to file for divorce?
When it comes time to bring about the legal termination of your marriage, the court may not need to know the reasons. New Hampshire allows no-fault and at-fault divorce filings. Find out the difference between the two and decide for yourself if one better suits your...
Enforcing child support payments
Child support is often a major concern for parents adjusting to the new normal after a divorce. Recent data from the Office of Child Support Enforcement shows that 1 in 5 children in the United States benefits from some form of child support payment. Given how a...
