Most of the time when a New Hampshire couple divorces, it will be a no-fault divorce filing. Either spouse can claim irreconcilable differences and initiate the divorce process. The spouse filing a no-fault divorce must feel that there has been a significant breakdown...
4 important steps to take before you actually file for divorce
Divorce can take months or even more than a year from when you file to when the courts finalize everything. You might think that gives you plenty of time to prepare after you file, but there are some things you shouldn't delay. The more you prepare ahead of time, the...
Indications that your spouse is being unfaithful
No one likes to admit that the person with whom they exchanged marriage vows and yearned to live the rest of their life in New Hampshire has a covert romantic relationship on the side. There may be a slew of causes that can initiate infidelity, like boredom, an...
What are some typical causes of divorce?
When couples marry in New Hampshire, they usually do so with romantic, idealistic notions of lifelong happiness, fidelity and unity. All too often, though, those rosy goals are dashed when reality intrudes. If that does happen, some couples demonstrate much more...
Signs that your spouse may be financially unfaithful
Financial infidelity is the act of hiding monetary activity from a spouse or romantic partner or of lying about what has been spent. It occurs when one or both partners in the relationship are not honest about their finances. Many marital conflicts involve money. When...
Could you be entitled to reimbursement alimony?
When couples divorce, one spouse may agree (or be ordered by the court) to pay spousal support to the other. Spousal support (also known as alimony) can be paid for a number of reasons. Often, support will be paid on a temporary basis to help a spouse who has been out...
How do same-sex and heterosexual divorces compare?
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,...
