Divorce and Family Law Blog
Divorce & Family Law Information, Answers, and Analysis from Experienced Massachusetts and New Hampshire Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
How Do I Protect My Disabled Child in a Divorce in Massachusetts?
Key Takeaways Protecting a child with disabilities requires planning that extends far beyond determining custody or child support. Depending on the child's diagnosis, functional limitations, and long-term prognosis, parents may need to address ongoing medical care,...
How to Prepare for a Divorce Trial in Maine
Key Takeaways Trial preparation starts long before the hearing date. A strong Maine divorce trial is usually built through financial disclosure, discovery, witness preparation, valuation work, and careful identification of the issues the judge must decide. The judge...
How Can Assets be Protected in a New Hampshire Divorce?
Key Takeaways There is no guaranteed way to shield assets from divorce. Many people believe they can simply place property in one spouse's name or transfer assets before filing for divorce to protect them. Under New Hampshire law, those strategies are often...
When Should I Consider Criminal Contempt in New Hampshire Family Court?
Key Takeaways Criminal contempt is an extraordinary remedy. It is reserved for serious, willful conduct that undermines the authority of the court and is not appropriate for every violation of a family court order. Criminal contempt and civil contempt serve different...
Appealing a Connecticut Divorce Judgment
Key Takeaways A divorce appeal is not a second trial. Connecticut appellate courts generally review the record created in the Superior Court rather than hearing witnesses or receiving new evidence. Disagreeing with the outcome is not enough. A successful appeal...
Extraordinary Authority: When Is Guardianship Not Enough in Rhode Island?
Key Takeaways Guardianship does not automatically authorize every decision. In Rhode Island, a guardian’s authority depends on the court order, the type of guardianship, and the law governing the particular decision. Rhode Island favors limited guardianship when...
What Are the Risks of a Quiet Divorce in Connecticut?
Key Takeaways A “quiet divorce” is not a legal divorce. Spouses may emotionally separate, sleep in different rooms, separate their finances, or live largely independent lives, but they remain legally married until a court dissolves the marriage. Waiting can change the...
How Does Spousal Support Work in a Maine Divorce
Key Takeaways Maine calls alimony “spousal support.” Maine law uses the term spousal support, although many people still call it alimony. The governing statute is 19-A M.R.S. § 951-A. There is no automatic formula. Unlike child support, Maine spousal support generally...
How Is Child Support Calculated in Rhode Island?
Key Takeaways Rhode Island uses a statewide child support formula. The Family Court begins with the current child support guidelines and worksheet rather than setting support from scratch in every case. Both parents’ incomes matter. Rhode Island uses an income-shares...
Are Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements Valid in Maine?
Key Takeaways Prenuptial Agreements Are Recognized Under Maine Law. Maine has adopted the Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, 19-A M.R.S. §§ 601-611, which establishes rules governing the creation, content, and enforcement of prenuptial agreements. A Prenup Must Be...