Does Remarriage Automatically Change Alimony in New Hampshire?
When a divorce is finalized, the alimony order that comes with it can feel like the last word. But life does not stop moving after a divorce decree is signed. People change jobs, retire, develop health problems, and sometimes remarry. When the person receiving alimony remarries, the person paying it often assumes the obligation automatically […]
How Your Custody Order or Parenting Plan May Restrict Relocation in New Hampshire
Many parents assume that if they have primary custody of their child, they are free to move wherever life takes them: a new job in Massachusetts, family support in Florida, or a fresh start across the country. In New Hampshire, that assumption can create significant legal problems. Even if you have the majority of parenting […]
My ex owes a lot of of child support but lives in another state, is there anything I can do?
This is one of the most frustrating situations a parent can face. You are showing up, paying the bills, handling school pickups, attending doctor’s appointments, and managing the countless other responsibilities that come with raising a child. Meanwhile, your ex is living in another state as the unpaid child support continues to accumulate. The situation […]
How Do You Handle Parenting Disagreements With 50/50 Custody?
Fifty-fifty custody sounds straightforward on paper. You each have the kids half the time, you share the responsibility equally, and everyone moves forward. But anyone who has lived it knows that equal parenting time doesn’t automatically mean equal agreement on how to parent. What happens when you and your co-parent can’t agree on which school […]
Can I Force My Ex to Get a Psychological Evaluation? Understanding Your Rights Under New Hampshire Law
If you are involved in a custody dispute in New Hampshire and have serious concerns about your ex-partner’s mental health, you may wonder whether the court can order a psychological evaluation. The answer is: sometimes, but not often. In the right case, a New Hampshire family court can order a psychological evaluation. But these evaluations […]
Can I record my ex-spouse so I can prove they are lying in court?
This is a question we hear a lot, especially in high-conflict divorces and post-divorce disputes: “Can I record my ex to prove they’re lying?” People usually ask this after a heated phone call, a tense exchange about the kids, or a moment where they feel certain the other person just contradicted themselves. From a New […]
Business Valuation in Divorce in New Hampshire: What Owners Need to Know
If you own a business and you’re going through a divorce, chances are this question is keeping you up at night: How is my business going to be valued—and what does that mean for me? For many business owners, a company isn’t just an asset. It’s a livelihood. It’s something you built through long nights, […]
My spouse and I have a divorce agreement, can we hire a lawyer just to write up and file the paperwork?
We already agree—do we even need a lawyer? People are often surprised by how common this question is, especially in New Hampshire. By the time someone reaches out to a lawyer, they’ve usually already done the hardest part. They’ve had the conversations. They’ve argued, negotiated, compromised, and eventually reached an agreement they can live with. […]
If We Were Never Married and Separate, How Is Child Custody Decided in New Hampshire?
This is one of the most common — and most stressful — questions we hear at Cohen & Winters. You weren’t married. You break up. And suddenly you’re wondering: What happens to our child? Who decides custody? Do I have rights? Take a breath. New Hampshire law provides a structured process for this situation, even […]
Can I Use Text Messages as Evidence in My New Hampshire Divorce Case?
When you’re going through a divorce, it’s completely normal to wonder what “counts” as evidence. These days, so much of our daily communication happens over text—quick messages, screenshots, emojis, the whole thing. So it makes sense that many clients ask us, “Can I use text messages as evidence in my divorce case?” The short answer: […]