Nashua Legal Issues Blog

Child custody hearings can be difficult events, with separating parents sparring over their access and responsibilities to children who have little power over their fates. New Hampshire, however, is seeing an increase in a different kind of child custody case.

The destructive use of drugs, especially opioids and methamphetamine, has spread across the region and caused thousands of deaths among men and women who are parents. As some fall into an addiction that can be hazardous to children, other family members are often picking up the slack.

Many in New Hampshire at some point fall on hard times financially. They may lose their job forcing them to rely on credit cards for daily expenses. They may experience a serious illness that racks up hefty medical bills. Or, they may find that they have fallen behind on their mortgage obligations and when they try to sell their home to satisfy them, their home is worth less than what they still owe to the lender. These situations are not necessarily anyone's fault, but they could spell financial disaster to even the most fiscally responsible person.

Therefore, some people experiencing significant financial difficulties will decide to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. It is important to understand the various requirements that come with a Chapter 13 filing. That way, the person filing for bankruptcy can ensure they do not make any missteps along the way.

For some married couples facing divorce, the narcissism of the other spouse is too much to handle. What might have initially attracted you in the beginning is now the very thing that repels you from him or her. Narcissism can be explained as an overabundance of self-interest, both physically and through external symbols of achievement.

Perhaps you were drawn to her beauty and how she prioritized her self-care practices. Maybe you considered his external gains as a manifestation of his power and importance. However, the lure of these traits may lead to a darker place after you get to know a person through the intimacy of marriage.

Students can come out of college with a lot of goals. Unfortunately, these days, they also tend to leave college with a lot of something else: student debt.

It is estimated that over 44 million Americans have such debt. The total amount of student debt in the nation is estimated to be around $1.5 trillion.