4 Key Facts to Know: Should I Bring a Lawyer to Mediation During My Divorce
https://www.courts.nh.gov/our-courts/circuit-court/family-divisionShould I Bring a Lawyer to Mediation During My Divorce? 4 Key Facts to Know When couples begin talking about divorce, many consider mediation as a way to resolve their differences without going to court. I often hear people say, “We can work everything out ourselves,”...
Custody of a Child When Parents Are Not Married
We Were Never Married. Does the Other Parent Have the Same Rights to Our Child in New Hampshire? Megan writes: My boyfriend and I had a child together, but we never married. Our daughter is now three, and we are no longer together. When we were together, we both...
Paying Child Support Without a Court Order
Paying Child Support Without a Court Order: What Parents Need to Know Paying child support without a court order is a question that comes up often in my family law practice. It can arise anytime parents are living separately, whether they were married, are going...
I Lost My Child Custody Case. Can I Appeal the Judge’s Decision in New Hampshire?
Maria sat in her car staring at the courthouse doors. She had spent months preparing for this hearing. She gathered school records, text messages, emails, calendars, and witnesses. Her attorney had carefully organized the evidence and explained why relocating the...
Can Any Lawyer Handle a Family Law Appeal?
Not All Appellate Attorneys Handle Family Law Appeals — And That Matters When Bobby walked out of the courthouse after the custody ruling, he felt like the entire hearing had gone sideways. He and Lena had spent years in a turbulent marriage. Their arguments were...
When Should You Hire a Family Law Appeal Attorney?
“The Judge Got It Wrong.” What an Appeal Can — and Cannot — Do in a Family Law or Protective Order Case One of the hardest moments for someone going through a family law case is walking out of a courtroom feeling like the truth never fully came out. Maybe it was a...
Empowering Parents: Comprehensive Child Custody Guide in NH
Navigating a custody arrangement in New Hampshire can feel overwhelming. Whether you're going through a divorce, separation, or trying to modify an existing order, understanding your parental rights is essential. In this guide, we’ll break down New Hampshire’s child ...
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Divorce? 5 Common Questions Answered
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Divorce? One of the most common questions people ask at the beginning of a divorce is, do I need a lawyer for a divorce? Many couples hope the process will be simple, cooperative, and inexpensive. Others assume they can share an attorney or...
Can You Get a Divorce If Your Spouse Is Incarcerated?
Can You Get a Divorce If Your Spouse Is Incarcerated? Emily thought she was entering one of the calmer seasons of her life. She and her husband, Michael, had been married for more than twenty years. Their children were grown and away at college. The chaos of raising...
Co-Parenting with a Toxic Ex: How to Protect Your Children
Co-Parenting with a Toxic Ex: How to Protect Your Children Amanda and Brian had three children early in their marriage, each about a year and a half apart. By the time their oldest was in middle school and the younger two were close behind, the marriage had been...
