Clogged Courtrooms and Family Law
A courtroom is not the ideal venue to resolve a family dispute. The New Hampshire court system is tremendously backlogged and, as a consequence, some cases may take years to resolve. During this time,...
View ArticleProtecting Privacy During Divorce
When a couple uses the court system to dissolve a marriage, much of their personal and private information becomes public record, including testimony, documents filed with the court and exhibits...
View ArticleAlternatives for Domestic Disputes
Domestic disputes are fraught with emotion, particularly when children are involved. Parties may find themselves engaged in protracted and costly litigation, which causes stress to both parents and...
View ArticleAlternatives to Divorce
Clients often ask if there are alternatives to getting a divorce. Sometimes a client simply wants space without ending a marriage or to end disagreements about money, or hopes to preserve the marriage...
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Therapy Records are Privileged Communication
If you see a therapist, does anyone have the right to access your therapist’s notes? Do you have a right to see your own records? Attorney Andrea Daly tackled this very subject in a recent Union...
View ArticleElectronic Discovery for Family Law Practitioners
Electronic data is critical evidence – oftentimes the most damning evidence that exists in a case. Family law cases are no different. The prolific use of consumer electronics and online media, combined...
View ArticleAdultery No Longer a Crime in New Hampshire
At present, adultery is a fault ground for divorce and a class B misdemeanor. Nevertheless, prosecutors have declined to prosecute the crime of adultery for decades, despite the urging of some...
View ArticleModification of a Final Parenting Order
Unless specified otherwise, final parenting plans are intended to be permanent. Consequently, final parenting plans can be very difficult to modify. This post describes the standard to obtain...
View ArticleDivorce Fault Grounds
New Hampshire recognizes fault grounds for divorce. When fault is proven in a divorce, it may impact both property division and spousal support. This post provides detailed information about fault...
View ArticleBasic Family Law
On September 19, 2014, I presented at a New Hampshire Bar Association continuing legal education program called “Basic Family Law.” During this full day session, presenters reviewed divorce and...
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