With so many divorced parents and blended families out there, parenting conflicts arise frequently. If you’re divorced or separated from your child’s other parent, your experience might range from pleasant co-parenting to all-out conflict. Oftentimes, parents will deviate from the parenting time agreement, only to find that one parent suddenly wants to go back to it. Here’s what can often...
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Interrogatories are questions sent by the opposing party to be answered under oath. They can be used in various types of cases – most frequently family law and civil litigation cases. You must respond to interrogatories in writing to the best of your ability. If you fail to accurately respond to an interrogatory question and the opposing party discovers that...
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One of the most common questions we get is should I accept a settlement or go to trial and about whether a trial or settlement is better. Trials are frequently slower and more expensive than settlements. They are also more stressful for accident victims since they have to testify before a judge or listen to the defense try to minimize...
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A police officer requests that a judge sign an arrest warrant after preparing a sworn statement of allegations against you that the officer believes proves you committed a crime. It’s critical to understand that our criminal justice system is adversarial. meaning that once the police and prosecutors believe there is evidence of a crime, it is their job to try...
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One of the questions we hear frequently when people are contemplating divorce is What if we’re getting divorced and are upside down on our home? If you’re lucky, you’ll have equity in your home, money in the bank, and a couple of retirement accounts when you divorce. In that situation, you’ll be more at ease after the marital assets are divided....
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Exactly What is a Certified Habitual Offender? It’s crucial to understand that being designated a “habitual offender” by the DMV does not always mean you’ve committed a crime and haven’t been charged with one. The term “habitual offender” simply means, in plan English, that you have a terrible driving record. The NH Department of Safety has compiled a list of...
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A frequently asked question we often get is “How much of my money does my spouse get in the divorce?” The property and debts portion of a divorce or legal separation is typically complicated. The risk of making a mistake is so significant that you should consult with an attorney before filing your papers, especially if you own anything valuable...
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Structured Settlements are a way of paying accident victims over time instead of in one lump sum. For federal cases, they were authorized by congress in 1982 and include: An agreement between the injured person and the defendant. The injured person does not receive compensation for their injuries in one payment under a structured settlement. Instead, they’ll get a steady...
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Nobody likes to spend time in jail, especially if they haven’t been convicted of anything. So when law enforcement charges someone with a crime, the court may give them the option of being released while awaiting trial. They do this in various ways, including releasing people on bond. A bond is essentially a form of bail used to get someone...
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Who gets custody of the child if the parents aren’t married? In the United States, up to 40% of children are born outside of marriage, and the number is growing. Even while there are many similarities to custody issues between married parents, unmarried parent create some unique issues in custody proceedings. You should visit a divorce lawyer if you are...
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