Divorce and Family Law Blog
Divorce & Family Law Information, Answers, and Analysis from Experienced Massachusetts and New Hampshire Divorce & Family Law Attorneys
Is Your Pension Divided in a New Hampshire Divorce?
Key Takeaways Pensions are often divisible in a New Hampshire divorce. New Hampshire courts may divide all or part of a pension under RSA 458:16-a, depending on the facts of the case. It does not matter who earned the pension. A pension earned by one spouse may still...
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...
Does Child Support Automatically End at Age 18 in New Hampshire?
Key Takeaways Child support does not always end at age 18. Many parents assume child support automatically stops when a child turns eighteen, but New Hampshire law provides that support may continue beyond a child's eighteenth birthday in certain circumstances....
When Can Grandparents Seek Court-Ordered Visitation in New Hampshire?
Grandparents Visitation Rights in New Hampshire Key Takeaways Grandparents do not have an automatic right to visitation. Although grandparents often play an important role in a child's life, New Hampshire law does not guarantee visitation simply because a grandparent...
What Happens to Premarital Property in a New Hampshire Divorce?
Key Takeaways Premarital property is not automatically protected. Many people assume that anything they owned before the marriage automatically remains theirs after a divorce. In New Hampshire, however, RSA 458:16-a gives the court authority to equitably divide...
Should You Separate Before Divorce in New Hampshire?
Key Takeaways New Hampshire Does Not Require Separation Before Divorce. Unlike some states, New Hampshire law does not require spouses to live separately before filing for divorce. The law does not require any specific separation period. Many couples file while they...
What is Supervised Visitation in New Hampshire?
Key Takeaways Supervised Visitation Prioritizes Child Safety. In New Hampshire, supervised visitation allows a child to maintain a relationship with a parent. A responsible adult or professional is present during parenting time to help protect the child's safety and...
Parental Alienation in New Hampshire Custody Cases: What Parents Need to Know
Key Takeaways Parental alienation is about conduct, not labels. New Hampshire courts are generally less focused on whether a parent uses the phrase “parental alienation” and more focused on whether one parent’s conduct is harming the child’s relationship with the...
Contempt and Enforcement in NH Divorce and Family Law Cases
Key Takeaways Contempt Requires More Than a Violation of an Order. Not every failure to follow a court order results in contempt. In most cases, the court must find that the party knew about the order, had the ability to comply, and willfully chose not to do so....