As a parent, you probably want to insulate your children as much as possible from the divorce process, and this is the one thing that you and your future former spouse have no trouble agreeing on. You both acknowledge that the other is a good parent and that your...
Dividing retirement accounts properly in divorce
One of the reasons many New Hampshire residents take advantage of their employment retirement accounts is to keep them from spending the money since the tax ramifications of early withdrawals are steep. When times are good, people just leave these accounts alone and...
Can’t get along with your ex? Try parallel parenting
Not every newly divorced couple can get along. Even so, the prevailing attitude toward child custody these days is co-parenting, which requires a substantial amount of communication between the parties. That arrangement may work well for some newly single parents here...
The change in how people view pets may change divorce
Numerous families across the country, including many here in New Hampshire, consider their pets part of the family. They would never consider getting rid of them like they would a couch or a set of china. Even so, many of the family courts across the country continue...
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...
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...
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...
Plan for the children’s college education during a divorce
When planning for a New Hampshire divorce that involves children, not enough parents give due thought to how they will pay for college. The younger the children, the less likely this is to come up. However, the sooner parents tackle this problem, the better it is for...
Quick tips for a more peaceful divorce for exes and children
When people in New Hampshire talk about a peaceful divorce, the focus is mostly on ex-spouses getting along. However, children are also affected by whether or not a divorce involves as little drama as possible. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more...
