Married couples in New Hampshire often work jointly to improve their financial circumstances. For example, they may pool their money to put together a down payment on a home. Maintaining a home is often one of the biggest expenses that couples share during a marriage, and therefore both spouses often feel strongly about preserving their interest in the property if they divorce. How does a couple decide who will keep the house when they divide their property in a New Hampshire divorce? Some couples already have a plan Although they were once uncommon, many couples now negotiate marital agreemen ..read more

The negative health consequences of stress are well known. Those in the medical profession often discuss stress with patients undergoing treatment for a variety of conditions. High stress levels can affect everything from someone’s heart health to their mental health. Despite the awareness of how stress can harm someone’s well-being, healthcare facilities often have no qualms about causing stress for current or former patients. When someone has large medical bills, the healthcare creditors that they owe money to could become incredibly aggressive in their collection efforts. They may cause dan ..read more

Yes, you will. When you initiate a bankruptcy, the court will assign a neutral party—a trustee—to manage and oversee the process. A significant part of their duties involves working closely with filers to make procedures as efficient as possible. Trustees are knowledgeable about bankruptcy laws, making them seem like a friendly source of support. Your trustee is not your enemy, but they are not exactly your friend, either. What do trustees do? Personal bankruptcy trustees represent your estate and have many responsibilities. They must evaluate your financial circumstances and address the right ..read more

Parental alienation is a heartbreaking situation that impacts both the children and parents. Being denied the opportunity to have meaningful contact with your children may leave you feeling emotional and powerless. However, resources are available to help you deal with this challenging situation. What is parental alienation? Parental alienation happens when one parent uses manipulation to turn their child against the other parent. It often occurs in highly contentious separations and divorces, and the child may display fear, disrespect, or hostility towards the parent. Because of the psycholog ..read more

Children often see their entire worlds change after their parents divorce and move into separate homes. This can be especially hard on their day-to-day lives. Many parents don’t want to see their children saddened by these changes. These same parents may look for different ways they can help their children cope during and after divorce. Here are a few things you can look at doing with your children: Spend more one-on-one time After divorce, you may have more personal time to spend with your children. You could spend this time doing activities that keep your children’s minds off the divorce.&nb ..read more

Making the decision to divorce can be hard. However, protecting your interests during the process doesn’t have to be. You just have to remember that it’s time to start separating your life from your spouse’s life as much as possible and safeguard your privacy. Here are some tips that can help. Limit social media activity Does your spouse know your social media passwords? It’s time to change that. In fact, it’s wisest to lock down your social media accounts and let them sit idle for the duration of your divorce proceedings. At a minimum, avoid sharing any personal details, photos or emotional u ..read more

If you’ve been experiencing financial difficulties – perhaps to the extent that you’re considering bankruptcy – you may have fallen behind on your child support payments. Maybe you’ve only been paying as much as you can afford. Your co-parent may have decided that they aren’t going to let you have access to your child until you “pay up.” While that seems only fair to some parents, that’s not how the law works. Parental custody and parenting time are not a reward for paying child support. Both are based on court orders that must be followed or modified if necessary, and both are largely for the ..read more

Filing for bankruptcy can be difficult, but it’s sometimes the best option when dealing with unmanageable debt. One common question people have is, what assets can they keep? Even though there are limitations, it may still be possible to keep items such as your home and your car. What is bankruptcy? When a person (or business) cannot repay their outstanding debts, they can petition the court. All of their assets are evaluated and some may be sold to repay the creditors. The two most common types of individual bankruptcy are: Chapter 7 allows the individual to discharge all or part of their uns ..read more

No parent wants the events of their personal lives to impact their children, but the reality of divorce is that it affects every family member. From the moment you know divorce is imminent, you will make decision after decision after decision, many of them affecting your kids. For example, do you know where your children will live during the divorce? Have you worked out a fair parenting schedule with your spouse? Since both parents usually have the right to spend time with their kids, you must address custody and visitation while your divorce is pending. These strategies may help. Informal agr ..read more

When deciding child custody matters, the court’s primary concern is the child’s best interests. Therefore, if a parent is deemed unfit, a judge may reduce or limit their interaction with the child.  But, what exactly constitutes an unfit parent in custody proceedings? A number of factors can be considered While there is no fixed criteria or standard to determine a parent’s unfitness, various factors centered around the child’s well-being may come into play. They include: Abuse and neglect Level of parental involvement Interference with the child’s relationship with the other parent Substa ..read more