Divorce FAQ Blog
Considering a divorce is one of the biggest decisions you will make as an adult. Here’s some information to help you. Please contact Marianne Rousseau if you have more questions about the process. We will help you move forward in a calm, organized process.
Understanding NH Child Relocation Laws: Key Steps When a Parent Wants to Move
In New Hampshire, if a parenting plan or custody order is already in place and one parent wishes to relocate with the child, the law requires that certain steps be followed. This is to ensure that the relocation is in the best interests of the child and that the...
Divorce Fault Grounds in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, divorce can be granted on both fault and no-fault grounds. Fault grounds require one spouse to prove that the other spouse's actions or behavior caused the breakdown of the marriage. The available fault grounds for a divorce action in New Hampshire...
Guardianship of a Minor
The purpose a Guardianship is to secure for a minor an environment of stability and security by providing for the appointment of a guardian of the person when such appointment is in the best interests of the minor; and to provide for the appointment of a guardian of...
What is Confidentiality in the Mediation Process?
In New Hampshire (NH), the confidentiality of mediation is defined and protected by state law. The key statute that governs confidentiality in mediation is the New Hampshire Mediation Confidentiality Act (RSA 328-C:12). Under this act, mediation communications are...
Parenting Plan Modification
Under New Hampshire law, a court may modify an existing parenting plan if there has been a substantial change in circumstances that affects the welfare of the child. This is set forth in RSA 461-A:11, which is the statute that governs parenting plans in New Hampshire....
Alimony in New Hampshire
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a legal obligation to provide financial support to a spouse after a divorce or separation. Each state has its own laws governing the awarding of alimony, and in this blog, we will focus on the alimony law in New Hampshire. In...
Understanding Mediation in New Hampshire
Mediation is Creative Problem Solving with a non-confrontational approach. A mediated resolution or mediated agreement is a settlement of the disputed issues reached between the parties with the assistance of a mediator and at times, with the...