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By ETHAN DeWITT As published in the Concord Monitor Friday, December 28, 2018 Starting New Year’s Day, New Hampshire teenagers must be 16 to marry. Drivers may no longer hog the left lane of the highway. Consumers may impose freezes on their credit reports. More than three dozen bills will become law on Jan. […]
Whether it’s a family business, a precious family heirloom, or providing for children from a previous relationship, you have likely acquired assets and made financial commitments before meeting that special someone. Now that you have found the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, you both want to make all the promises […]
The holidays are exciting, especially for families with young children. This special time of the year often includes gathering with loved ones and carrying out fun-filled traditions. Although holiday plans may be different for children after a divorce, a Parenting Plan drafted with the help of an attorney establishes basic guidelines for holiday planning, eliminates […]
As a parent, it is normal to feel anxious about your teen getting behind the wheel of a car as early as 15 ½ years old. To obtain a Youth Operator’s License in NH, teens under the age of 18 need only complete a driver’s education course and a minimum of 40 hours of practice […]
Distracted driving involves engaging in any activity that takes your attention away from the road. In New Hampshire, texting while driving, adjusting a GPS or physically interacting with any handheld device are considered illegal distractions. Novice drivers and those holding Commercial Drivers’ Licenses have additional restrictions and penalties. While distracted driving is most commonly associated […]
The Gilford Board of Selectmen recently dedicated the 2017 Annual Report to Attorney Rod Dyer. The dedication reads in part: “The selectmen wish it to be known that they have selected Mr. Dyer for this honor because of his lifetime commitment to community service and in recognition of his accomplishments towards improving the relationship between […]
If you or someone you know has ever been arrested, or if you have watched most any episode of a crime show, you probably know that upon arrest you have many constitutional rights, many of which the police will often recite. What if the police fail to review these important rights? How severely impacted is […]
If you have been injured and are making a claim for your losses, it is critical that you faithfully follow your doctor’s orders. Whether the injury occurred on the job, in an auto accident, or from a slip and fall, following your doctor’s orders is not only essential for your medical recovery, but crucial to […]
Boating is one of the favorite summer activities here in the Lakes Region; one we hope you will enjoy safely. It is important to note that New Hampshire’s Driving Under the Influence (DUI) laws extend beyond dry land. Boating Under the Influence (“BUI”) laws refer to the prohibition of operating or attempting to operate a […]
Wescott Law was again recognized as one of the state’s top law firms in an annual supplement published by Business NH Magazine. The firm was one of twenty in the state to be included in the issue, a supplement to the month’s regular publication, and the only one based in the Lakes Region. Those included […]