The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in the 2015 landmark case of Obergefell v. Hodges that gave same-sex couples the same right to marry as heterosexual couples -- and New Hampshire's own laws permitted same-sex marriages back in 2010. Unfortunately, with same-sex...
Beware! You may be on the hook for paying your ex’s student loans when you divorce
Many of us hear that property division is one of the most complex aspects of a divorce. While many people assume that has to do with their parting ways with their assets, that's probably not as troubling as one spouse having to assume the other's debts when they...
What are the 5 psychological stages of a divorce?
The emotional journey you undergo during a divorce is similar to a ride on the metro. To get to your destination, you must pass through specific stops. How long you spend at each station determines how long it takes you to get to the end. Your spouse must complete the...
Why does divorce surge after Christmas?
The low point of the year for divorce cases is always December. The rate tends to drop all fall, as people want to avoid being in the midst of divorce during the holidays. No one wants to file for divorce on Christmas. Many couples who know they’re going to split up,...
How to handle communications with your ex during a divorce
Once one of you files for divorce, you and your ex probably don't have much positive to say to or about one another. All of your negative feelings from your marriage and about the divorce can make effective communication between former spouses nearly impossible. You...
Avoid hiding assets when planning for an upcoming divorce
If you know that a divorce is in the near future, wanting to protect yourself financially is a common instinct. Whether you are the primary wage-earner who has supported your family since you got married or you are a stay-at-home parent who has put your career on the...
Don’t make big purchases during the divorce process
Once you decide to divorce, you’ll realize that it will affect your finances in a number of ways. Where will you live? How much money will you receive as a result of your divorce? How much debt will you take on? Will you have to find a new job to better support...
Could an uncontested divorce be your ticket to a fast divorce?
Divorce has a reputation for both taking a lot of time and costing a lot of money. If you believe that a divorce is in your immediate future, you may have put off discussing the dissolution of your marriage with your spouse solely out of concern for how the divorce...
Will your spouse get part of your business in a divorce?
You toil away at your business all day. Your spouse pops into your office every so often, but it’s your business, your baby. And if you get divorced, it will remain that way, right? Not necessarily. New Hampshire is an equitable distribution state, meaning that in a...
Protecting yourself online during a divorce
Social media is a central part of our lives. We rely on the convenience of Facebook and Twitter to stay in touch with friends and family, or to help us through difficult times when we need advice. As you go through a divorce, you may be more tempted than usual to turn...
