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The adversarial nature of the Family Court process can cause spouses to become entrenched in their respective positions, creating lasting conflict. This can prevent parties, and their children, from moving on in a healthy manner. New Hampshire now offers an alternative approach under the Collaborative Law Act that takes the […]
Many parents hire nannies or babysitters for childcare during school vacations. Of course, you would never leave your children with someone you don’t trust, but perhaps you feel a little more comfortable knowing your home surveillance system is capturing their interactions. However, there are some things to consider before setting […]
As the snow starts to melt and temperatures begin to rise, so too do the rates of underage drinking. In 2020, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, over 6 million people under twenty-one reportedly drank more than “a few sips” of alcohol. This represents 16% of […]
Many people believe that in order to obtain a Domestic Violence Restraining Order that there must be bruises, or punches thrown, but that is not the case. Abuse is about controlling a person completely, and a closed-fist punch is rarely the first form of abuse to occur. Over time, an […]
Real Estate Tax Abatement Applications are Due By March 1st When is your real estate tax too high? Simply stated, it is when you are paying more than your fair share of your town or city taxes. The real estate tax is assessed based upon the fair market value of […]
During the holidays, especially, it’s important to remember that even one drink can be too many. If you are stopped and the officer smells alcohol on your breath, it is likely that you will be questioned for suspicion of driving under the influence. If this happens, consider these tips: Stop […]
Divorce and separation often disrupt long-standing holiday traditions. It is challenging for parents to put aside their own feelings of loss to create new traditions for their children, or to continue former traditions. A well-written Parenting Plan provides consistency and predictability for both parents and children, and allows family members […]
Most of us have heard of airplanes having black boxes that can help explain the circumstances and events that lead to a crash, but did you know that the majority of today’s vehicles also have a black box? Today, almost all new vehicles are manufactured with black boxes, also known […]
A new law was recently enacted relative to advance directives for health care that creates a new advance directive form. What is it? The New Hampshire Legislature sought to simplify and clarify the process by which a person may execute a health care advance directive by combining the durable power […]
We previously wrote about misconceptions in establishing an Estate Plan, but what if you want to change your Will after you sign? If you get the urge to change the terms yourself, fight it; those notes in the margins and ‘fill in the blank’ forms may not have the impact […]