January has been given the unfortunate monicker of “Divorce Month” by the media. Their claim that this month is the month in which most divorce filings are seen makes sense. After all, people look at the new year as a time to get a fresh start. What better way than by moving on from an unhappy marriage, right? The truth,...
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Tax season is here. If you’re like most people, you’re scurrying about organizing documents on student loan interest, interest paid on your mortgage, charitable deductions, and the slew of other details needed to ensure your CPA gets the job done right. And, if your divorce was finalized in 2019, chances are you’ve wondered how the new tax laws will you....
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Whether you’re newly divorced, going through a divorce, or navigating the holidays for the first time while co-parenting, there’s no doubt that this time of year can get highly emotional. Both mothers and fathers want to spend the most time possible with their children. If your relationship with your ex is healthy and positive, there’s a chance you can work...
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year…or is it? Families who are going through a divorce or share custody often lament about how the holidays bring new stressors that don’t come up throughout the rest of the year. It makes sense. Stress is at an all time high anyway, what with gift giving, budgeting, and a slew of activities...
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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...
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For most kids in New Hampshire school has started or is about to start. The cool, crisp air that’s so reminiscent of the school year, regularly greets them in the morning as they wait for their bus or car pool. Unlike the more laid back feel of summer, fall brings tighter schedules and more activities. Parents who share custody of...
Read More 🡒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...
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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...
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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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Child Support Guidelines Heath Gosselin filed to reduce the child support to his ex-wife, Kathryn Page. In NH 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...
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