When it comes to divorce litigation, few issues raise more controversy than alimony. Love it or hate, alimony is not going anywhere. Whereas the law has always allowed for alimony, 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 with the new alimony...
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The New Hampshire Bar Association appointed Attorney Andrew Winters to serve on its Finance Committee for the 2018-19 fiscal year. The purpose of the Committee is to recommend a budget. The Board of Governors votes on the budget at its annual May meeting. The Bar projects the budget to be about $3.5 million. The Finance Committee Committee will meet only occasionally in...
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Adoption Generally In New Hampshire adoptions are governed by statute. When we think of adoption, we usually think of children being adopted, however adults may also wish to become adopted in certain circumstances. One example would be someone who was raised by someone who is not their biological parent and who wishes to formalize that relationship. You Cannot Have Too...
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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...
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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...
Read More 🡒Many people wonder how to pay for medical bills after a car accident. Should it be health insurance, car insurance, or the other driver’s insurance? Or should you just wait until the other driver’s insurance company finally pays before paying the medical bills? These are complicated questions and the right answer can vary by case. Medical Payments Coverage Medical payments...
Read More 🡒People often ask, what evidence is allowed in court? Witnesses can generally testify about what they personally saw or heard. When it comes to their opinions, however, the rules are very strict. A recent New Hampshire Supreme Court decision illustrates this point well. Mother as a Witness The prosecutor charged the defendant, Richard Waite, with multiple counts of sexually abusing...
Read More 🡒Major Immigration Ruling The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that immigrants who are waiting to be removed from the country can be held indefinitely without a bail hearing. ICE usually holds immigrants facing removal in an immigration detention facility, which is like a jail. The people in these jails may have come to the country without permission. Or they...
Read More 🡒Wendy and Michael White divorced in 2003. The judge ordered Michael to pay child support for their two children. Their older child was 18 and graduated high school in 2014. By New Hampshire law, therefore, there was no longer a support obligation for the older child after he graduated. If there was only child, Michael’s payments would stop automatically. But...
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Child Support Guidelines Heath Gosselin filed to reduce the child support to his ex-wife, Kathryn Page. In child support cases, the first thing the Judge always has to do is calculate the “guidelines“. Using the income of both parents, and tables provided by law, the Judge figures out the guidelines number. The Judge should start with the presumption that the...
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