New Hampshire is well-known for its stunning foliage. The bold reds, golds, and orange of autumn call numerous leaf-peepers to the roads. But driving in leafy areas is not without its dangers, especially when it is rainy or has rained recently. Whether driving through the White Mountains to admire the sights or heading to work in Nashua, you must take precautions when driving on wet leaves. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, a road with wet leaves can be just as slippery as an icy road. The water droplets atop the leaves make it difficult for tires to find traction, and t ..read more

Since you’ve begun the New Hampshire divorce process, you might have noticed that you haven’t felt like yourself. In fact, you don’t feel much of anything. It is almost as if you’re operating on auto-pilot as you prepare for the split, but nothing emotionally affects you. Feeling such numbness during divorce is entirely normal. According to Marriage.com, numbness is one of the first emotional stages of divorce. Like death, divorce involves many intense feelings—usually shock, loss, fear, and grief—even if you’re the person who initiated the divorce. People often retreat into numbness to protec ..read more

The coronavirus pandemic has changed lives all across the world. For New Hampshire families wanting to adopt internationally, it has thrown their plans into turmoil and uncertainty. As many country borders closed, countless families were forced to wait to finalize the adoption and collect their children. As of this writing in 2022, most countries, excluding China, have loosened their coronavirus restrictions and are allowing international adoptions to proceed. However, the virus is still active worldwide, and each country has its own safety protocols concerning international travel and adoptio ..read more

College is an exciting period in life, but also full of pressure and challenges. It’s not uncommon for some college students to blow off stress by smoking or ingesting marijuana. However, if you smoke pot or ingest an edible before getting behind the wheel of a car, you’re in serious danger of getting arrested for DWI. Would you also be in danger of getting kicked out of school? It’s possible. College Codes of Conduct Most colleges and universities have a Code of Conduct that describes the rules students are expected to follow and details prohibited conduct. Codes of Conduct tend to focus on m ..read more

“Buzzed” is a light-hearted term many people use to indicate that they’re feeling mild, pleasant effects of drinking alcohol. Most people associate it with the very early stages of intoxication, but not drunkenness. In the eyes of the law, however, buzzed driving is the same as drunk driving. If you get behind the wheel while buzzed, you could find yourself slapped with a DWI. What constitutes a DWI in New Hampshire? Under New Hampshire law, a driver with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level of .08 or higher is driving while intoxicated or impaired. In addition, if a driver is actually dr ..read more

Many parents in unhappy marriages hesitate to consider divorce because they’re afraid the divorce will damage their children. While divorce certainly impacts most children emotionally, studies show that only a small percentage of the 1.5 million U.S. children whose parents divorce each year suffer serious, long-term effects. Moreover, research indicates that parental conflict plays a more significant role in its impact on children than the divorce itself. Here’s what you need to know. Common Effects of Divorce on Children There’s no escaping the fact that a divorce is an emotional event for al ..read more

If you’ve been arrested for DWI, you’re probably worried about talking to your boss and coworkers about the arrest. You may wonder–do you really have to tell them? And if so, what’s the best way to go about it? Let’s take a look at how to handle this situation. Do You Have to Disclose a DWI to your Employer? First things first–no New Hampshire law obliges you to disclose a DWI arrest to your boss or coworkers. However, you will have to tell your boss if your employment contract specifically requires you to disclose any arrests or if your driver’s license was suspended following the arrest and ..read more

Being arrested for DWI is a frightening, life-shaking event that may trigger depression or bouts of anxiety. You might have sleepless nights and distracted days where you obsess over the arrest and its potential personal and professional consequences. You may also become burdened by negative emotions such as guilt, shame, or self-hatred and become isolated from family and friends. You don’t have to stay in this unhappy state, however. You can have a good, happy life after a DWI arrest. But you’ll need to be proactive about improving your frame of mind and getting your life back on track ..read more

Few things in life are more stressful than a divorce. This is true whether or not you’re the one who wanted the divorce—but it can be especially difficult if your spouse surprises you with the news that he/she is planning to file. Separating the finances is one of the most challenging parts of any divorce, and you can be particularly vulnerable if you’re not the one in control of the books. If your spouse announces plans to divorce, let’s talk about some important steps to take immediately to make sure you’re protected. Cancel Your Joint Credit Cards Whatever joint debt you and your spouse rac ..read more

With thousands of drivers on New Hampshire roads every day, car accidents are bound to happen. And even though auto safety technology is improving every year with sensors to tell you if another car is in your blind spot and automatic emergency braking systems, the number of car accidents that happen continues to rise steadily. According to a study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and reported by Safer America, traffic accidents cost almost $900 billion every year. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reported nearly 264 million registered vehicles on ..read more