In the past, an affair used to have a significant impact on your divorce. If you could show that your ex was having an affair, you’d have a better chance of getting the divorce terms you want, like a larger share of the marital assets or even sole custody of your children. In addition, adultery could result in both criminal...
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Is it better to have a divorce lawyer who is the same or different gender than me? Clients frequently request that a divorce lawyer of a specific gender represent them. Some women, for example, may think that having a female legal adviser will help their lawyer understand their situation better. That is unquestionably an important factor to consider. The client...
Read More 🡒The Supreme Court of New Hampshire has expanded the concept of adultery to include same-sex infidelity. The issue came up during Molly and Robert Blaisdell’s divorce proceedings in the Manchester Family Division The husband demanded a divorce on the grounds of adultery, claiming that his wife had an affair with another woman. A lower court rejected his petition based on...
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Of all the assets a couple owns, the house is typically the biggest and most valuable. Add to that the countless memories made at a home and the potential for large gains as property values increase, and it’s no wonder the house is a typically a point of contention in a divorce. If you and your spouse both want to...
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In many marriages, one couple carries health insurance that covers their spouse and children. Once a couple decides to divorce, one of the most common questions we get is about what happens to the spouse who does not carry health insurance after a divorce. Typically, although not in every case, women tend to be more dependent on their spouse for...
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Divorce is never easy. There are endless questions to be answered and every question seems to spur yet another one. One of the most common questions we get from couples divorcing is whether they should try  to make an agreement with their spouse before filing for divorce. The short answer is, maybe. A lot of how you interact with your spouse...
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Halloween is just around the corner. And even though trick or treating is a little up in the air right now (ok, a lot up in the air), chances are you’re still planning to do something special with the kids. Like most parents, this year has caused children to miss out on a lot of things and the fun and...
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Vaccinations have become an increasingly hot button issue. Go to any local parents’ meetup and among the things you don’t talk about if you want people to like you is vaccinations, politics, and religion. Parent group etiquette is a given, but what do you do when you’re in the middle of a divorce and you and your ex are at...
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Let’s face it – legal fees aren’t cheap. When people need a lawyer, the biggest obstacle is often being able to afford one. Limited representation is a type of fee agreement that can make hiring a lawyer much more affordable The “Notice of Appearance” Usually, when a client hires a lawyer for an open court matter, the first thing the...
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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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