Divorce isn’t easy on anybody in New Hampshire. The negotiation process can turn ugly, and tensions can be high for you and your ex-spouse. If you’re saddled with the burden of having to pay alimony or spousal support, the anxiety and frustration doubles. It’s...
Divorce
Want to see your kids more? A modification could help
You love your children, and you’re tired of being the parent who can never spend time with them. Your custody order was designed to give you as much time with your kids as you could manage at the time, but your schedule has changed. Now, you have two or three days a...
If you got married young, your divorce odds are higher
There's some evidence that an early marriage is more likely to lead to divorce than marriages that take place between more mature couples. If you tied the knot right out of high school, don’t take this as an indictment of your relationship or a guarantee that you will...
Factors that could lead to one parent having sole custody
The New Hampshire family courts try to look at many family circumstances when deciding what kind of custody arrangement will be in the best interests of the children in the family. For most families, the courts want to encourage the continued involvement of both...
Study looks at property division for stay-at-home mothers
When people in New Hampshire get a divorce, their property is supposed to be divided equitably. Equitable division is the standard in most states. A study conducted by Vanderbilt University researchers examined how men and women interpret "equitable" when it comes to...
Study identifies most common reasons for divorce
Most people walking down the aisle in New Hampshire aren't thinking that divorce may be a possibility at some point. Statistically, however, it's not uncommon for marriages to come to an unexpected end. The National Center for Biotechnology Information recently...
The impact of attractiveness on relationship stability
Couples in New Hampshire in which one person is more attractive than the other may face a higher likelihood of divorce. An article in "Psychology Today" reports that according to multiple studies, disparity in attractiveness between couples can lead to a number of...
Real estate mistakes to avoid when getting divorced
New Hampshire residents who are facing divorce should remember there are several common real estate mistakes of which they should be mindful. For example, choosing not to sell the house right away can result in legal headaches further down the road.Many couples try to...
