Manchester Legal Blog
Bans on cellphone use while driving don’t stop distracted drivers
In recent years, public service announcements and advocacy groups have tried to get the word out that using a cellphone behind the wheel is dangerous. In addition, many states have passed laws banning texting and driving. Unfortunately, these efforts have yet to...
Criminal defense needed when facing drug charges
Sometimes a New Hampshire resident learns from mistakes, corrects them and the problem is solved. Other times, mistakes seem to escalate and turn into major problems. Depending upon the nature of the mistakes, it is possible that a sound criminal defense may be...
Family law attorney can help with division of property
The decision to divorce can be a difficult one to make. Who will get the family home, how will financial assets be divided and who will be responsible for which debts are all questions that the unhappy New Hampshire spouse must consider. Additionally, which assets are...
Criminal defense protects individual’s rights
Looks can be deceiving. What appears to be a crime may in fact be something entirely different. In many instances, what occurs is beyond the scope of the general population's ability to determine if a crime is in progress or if there may be some other type of concern...
Can you relocate with your kids after a divorce?
As you move past your divorce in Manchester, new opportunities will no doubt present themselves in your life. One of those may be the chance to relocate to a new area in order to secure a new job, start a new relationship or be closer to your extended family. Yet...
Men fight back against the #MeToo movement
CNN notes that in 2017, the #MeToo hashtag went viral on social media and in the news. This followed accusations of sexual harassment against a famous film producer. Since then, the movement has spread to New Hampshire and the rest of the United States. It empowered...
Even minor workplace accidents may lead to personal injury
Many workers in New Hampshire who suffer from workplace accidents may ignore the possible repercussions. When workers suffer from minor accidents, they may disregard it or believe it is not important enough to report. This may include dropping a heavy item on their...
Factors involved with divorce proceeding decisions
Couples who are going through a divorce in New Hampshire have a lot of decisions to make, and one of the first ones is how to proceed with the divorce. The ideal situation is when both sides come to a mutual agreement about how to divide things and where each will...
What factors affect child support modification?
When you get divorced in New Hampshire, the court uses current information about your children's needs and you and your spouse's income to create child support orders. If your economic circumstances change at some point after the initial child support agreement, it...
DWIs on the increase in NH
A 2014 report issued by the CDC showed that 399 people died in crashes involving a drunk driver between 2003 and 2012 in New Hampshire. In spite of this number, the state had a surprisingly low death rate compared to the national average.In fact, New Hampshire had no...
