Law Offices of Christine G. DeBernardis

Wait! We Didn’t Mean to Divorce! Can’t We Get a Do-Over?

During the month of December, the New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld a lower Court’s decision that a couple cannot “un-divorce,” or “vacate” their divorce, by joint motion to the Court. In this particular case, a couple that had divorced after 24 years of marriage...

How to Survive the Holidays During Divorce

The holidays are a time for family. It’s supposed to be a time to look back and reflect on those wonderful memories together. When you are in the midst of a divorce, or you’ve recently completed the divorce process, it’s not always easy to recall those...

What Happens If a Spouse Dies During Divorce

Over the past few days, we’ve seen a “celebrated” story that reminds me of a topic that arises every so often within my practice. Have you seen the stories about Lamar Odom fighting for his life after being found unresponsive earlier this week? The media reports...

Should I Stay Married For the Sake of My Children?

I often see the question posed to me in the middle of a conversation with a potential client, current client or even an acquaintance who knows I practice family law: should I stay married for the sake of my children? Should I wait until they are older before we...