Hurt in a car crash? Not your fault? You want to make sure that the insurance company doesn’t get one over on you. Do what you can to get all you can for your case. Here are some tips to make that happen: The Insurance Company Is Looking Out for Their Bottom Line … Shouldn’t You Look Out for Yours?...
We previously wrote about how much money a parent should have to pay in child support should be paid when they have equal, or close to equal, custody. Another Supreme Court Case Since that last post, the New Hampshire Supreme Court looked at this again. In the Silva case, the parents agreed to an equal parenting plan. The Judge ordered...
Cohen & Winters offers a free consultation for potential clients thinking about hiring us. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the free initial consultation: How Can I Get a Free Consultation? You can either call our office during business hours or you can submit information on our contact us form. One of our intake coordinators will contact...
Many parents getting divorced want to have their parenting time divided as evenly as possible. Prior to the separation both parents have been heavily involved in care-taking activities. In many instances, both parents agree that they should keep it that way. Other times there is disagreement. One parent believes they should have primary custody and the other parent wants an...
One of the first things that anyone facing a DWI wonders is, “how long will I lose my license?” New Hampshire is a rural state with very little public transportation. Most people drive to work and risk losing their job without a license. Of course, most people also need to do things like transport children, run errands, get to medical...
We get many calls from people who have to appear for a habitual offender certification hearing at the DMV. If you or a loved one is in this situation, take it very seriously. What is a habitual offender? One subject of confusion is what “habitual offender” even means. In some states, habitual offender refers to a career criminal, allowing or...
Nobody wants to go to trial. Ok, that’s a little bit of an exaggeration. There are some people who are eager to get their day in court and aren’t afraid of a courtroom. For the vast majority, the mere thought of a trial is enough to cause shivers. It doesn’t matter the type of case. It could be a divorce,...
When it comes to divorce litigation, few issues raise more controversy than alimony. Love it or hate, alimony in NH is not going anywhere. Whereas the law has always allowed for alimony in NH, New Hampshire judges have been all over the place in deciding when to award it, in what amount, and for how long. That’s about to change...
Thinking about filing for divorce but overwhelmed by a daunting process? Being prepared is key. Every situation is different. From our experience, however, there are things that come up in a divorce that a little preparation may help avoid. Here are 9 great tips for what to do before filing for divorce: 1.Maintain Your Lifestyle and Spending Patterns After a...
Sadly, there are many drivers are on the road without insurance. This is especially true in New Hampshire, which is the only state that does not require a driver to have insurance. So what to do if you are hit by an uninsured motorist? Or what about if you are struck by a driver who leaves the scene altogether and can’t...