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Finding Hidden Money and Assets in a New Hampshire Divorce
Divorces are so much easier to resolve fairly and reasonably when both parties are honest and forthright. Instead, some people play games with their finances when they are going through or leading up to a divorce. Some are brazen about it, while others move slowly and...
New Hampshire Child Support Guidelines
Nearly every divorce with minor children and custody cases in New Hampshire has the issue of child support. While there are state guidelines and a formula, and many cases are relatively straightforward, that is not always the case. Regardless of the complexity of your...
Trust Funds and Inheritances in New Hampshire Divorce
Every divorce client expecting a significant inheritance asks me the question. "My inheritance isn’t part of this, right?” And every divorce client married to a spouse expecting a significant inheritance asks, "They are going to inherit millions. That has to count for...
Discovery in New Hampshire Divorce: Getting to the Truth
There is a common pattern in contested divorce cases that keeps the parties from negotiating settlement in good faith. One or both parties is not being fully honest about something that matters. Sometimes it is subtle. A number that feels slightly off. An explanation...
Understanding Alimony in New Hampshire
For many people going through a divorce, alimony is one of the biggest question marks. You may have heard about it from friends, seen it portrayed in movies, or read something online that made it seem either inevitable or impossible. The reality, as is often the case...
New Hampshire Divorce Fundamentals: A Practical Guide
It would be unusual for someone to enter a marriage expecting to eventually divorce. Regardless of the statistics, we tend to enter marriage with optimism that we'll remain happily married forever. Many of us come to learn, however, that divorce is an unavoidable...
What Is a Guardian ad Litem in New Hampshire?
When parents are going through a divorce or a custody dispute, the court is asked to answer one of the hardest questions it ever faces: what arrangement is truly in the best interests of the children? That question sounds simple. In reality, it almost never is. Each...
Mediation in NH Divorce: Process, Benefits, and What to Know
When people begin the divorce process, they are often trying to balance two very real, and sometimes competing, goals. First, there is a desire to resolve things efficiently. Divorce can be expensive, time-consuming, and emotionally draining, and most people want to...
Division of Pension Plans in 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 New Hampshire Courts Handle Substance Abuse in Child Custody Cases
When substance abuse becomes part of a child custody dispute, everything changes. What might otherwise be a disagreement about schedules or parenting styles becomes something much more serious: questions about safety, reliability, and a child’s well-being. In New...