When issues arise in life that may have a significant impact on your New Hampshire family, it is always best to have a support system in place to help you navigate the circumstances. For example, if the primary earner in your household loses a job, it’s helpful to...
Checklist for those considering divorce in 2024
Many New Hampshire parents decided to wait until after the holidays before making a final decision regarding their marital relationship. With the new year comes new opportunities, which, for some, may include a life-changing decision. Some spouses might decide to...
Be prepared to show just cause for child custody modification
When a New Hampshire judge issues a court order that includes a co-parenting agreement in a divorce, both parents must adhere to its terms. In fact, neither parent may change or disregard the existing terms, unless he or she files a petition in court and the judge...
New Hampshire child custody laws, unfit parent
Sometimes, marital or family issues disrupt the holidays, such as if a parent/spouse files for divorce. Many times, these seemingly untimely decisions are made to protect children from abuse or other neglect. When a parent filing for divorce believes the other parent...
Don’t let divorce proceedings ruin your holidays
Are you one of many New Hampshire parents who have decided to end your marriage? This is a difficult decision at any time of year but especially during the holidays. Understandably, issues like property division, child custody or other important matters may cause you...
Some parents have a unique child custody approach
Many parents in New Hampshire and across the country will file for divorce before the end of this year. In doing so, they often hope to make co-parenting plans with their children’s best interests in mind. Some of them are trying a unique child custody arrangement...
5 reasons to seek sole child custody
No two marriages are the same. An issue that becomes unresolvable to one couple might be irrelevant to another. There is no way to predict with certainty what might cause a particular New Hampshire couple to file for a divorce. When children are involved, each pair of...
Are back-to-school expenses part of child custody proceedings?
While parents who enroll their children in public schools do not pay tuition, they still incur expenses during an average school year. For example, if your child plays sports or joins the school band or a drama club, you might have to pay an “activity fee.” Most...
Review a child custody order before summer
When a pair of New Hampshire parents decide to divorce, they must forge an agreement regarding the future care and provision for the needs of their children. Parents typically must discuss finances, as well as other issues, such as where their children will live and...
Dress appropriately for a child custody case
In many New Hampshire divorce cases, one parent seeks sole custody of the children. A parent facing this type of situation wants to prepare ahead of time to have the best chance of obtaining a favorable ruling. What many people do not realize is that how they dress...