Unaddressed financial issues can break a marriage and destroy one spouse’s side of a final divorce resolution. After giving so much of your life to the relationship, you deserve a fair share of all marital property. Unfortunately, most people disregard many forms of...
There is no question that the divorce process is costly. Unless you’ve only been married for a few months, dividing your household into two distinct households will cost both you and your spouse time, energy and money. Thankfully, there are ways to keep your legal...
Now that you and your child’s other parent have decided to go your separate ways, it’s time to figure out how you’re going to make your new co-parenting arrangements work. By crafting your parenting plan together, you can set mutually-agreeable terms that will work...
Domestic violence and abuse prevent many from pursuing a divorce that they desperately want. In many cases, victims fear retaliation if they try to leave their spouse, which could lead to more violence or perhaps severe injuries. If you're the victim of domestic...
There are many reasons for divorce and many cultural aspects to consider, from the outdated stigmas once held in relation to these divorce cases to the rise of legal changes and no-fault divorce, which have certainly made the process easier for the average American....
Adopting an older child can be a beautiful thing to do. It can give a foster child a real sense of family or let your stepchild know that you are as committed to them as you are to their biological parent. In order to adopt an older child, you need to meet certain...
Child custody courts prioritize the best interests of the child in all circumstances. This means that how the courts perceive your character is of huge importance. It is most important to show that you are a responsible adult who is mature enough to put your child...
When preparing for a divorce, some issues to resolve are more evident than most. If you have children, then determining child custody and child support payments will be obvious. One of you may also need to make alimony payments to the other. If you have a house, you...
Governor Chris Sununu signed House Bill (HB) 1162 into law here in New Hampshire in July. It greatly enhanced unmarried and same-sex parents' rights when he did, but many argue that there's a long way to still go. How HB 1162 changed parents' rights in New Hampshire...
An increasing number of stepparents have moved to adopt their stepchildren in recent years. Their reasons for doing so range from the more symbolic or personal ones to more rights-oriented or legal ones. Understanding why other stepfathers and stepmothers adopt their...
