Divorce can be one of the loneliest experiences that a person can weather. A loss of daily companionship, shifting friendships and familial relationships, adjustments to daily experiences and uncertainty about the future can leave even the most confident person...
When parents separate, their own pain and conflict can sometimes overshadow the needs of their children. In the midst of anger or resentment, it may feel tempting to seek validation from a son or daughter. Some parents might ask, “Who would you rather live with?” or...
Divorce can trigger a mix of emotions such as sadness, anger, relief and uncertainty, all of which can feel overwhelming. Finding healthy ways to process these feelings is key to helping ensure emotional balance during such a transitional period. One seemingly simple...
When couples in New Hampshire face marital challenges but divorce is not an option, legal separation offers a structured alternative. It allows spouses to live apart while resolving key issues like property division, child custody and financial support without ending...
Custody orders typically contain an assortment of different details. Parents make arrangements for sharing decision-making authority. They negotiate schedules for day-to-day life and special events, such as holidays. The parents may also integrate provisions into...
Owning a business can put a professional in the driver's seat for their career. They can choose the clients they work with and even control their own compensation. People who run their own businesses can hire their friends and family. The company that they run may...
If you and your spouse are preparing for a relatively amicable divorce – maybe even using mediation – you can do some work beforehand to help minimize the time, stress and cost involved in working out some of your agreements. Specifically, you may want to consider...
When professionals have 401(k)s and similar tax-deferred accounts, they may need to take extra care during the property division process of a divorce. Tax-deferred retirement savings accounts exist to provide a nest egg for those without regular income. Dividing an...
Parents have to make decisions on their children’s behalf all the time. When parents are married and their child reaches the age where they’re supposed to enroll in kindergarten, the parents pick out the school. Married parents often have to cooperate and work...
Divorcing spouses are far more likely to both earn an income than they were 50 years ago when men were the primary “breadwinners” in the family. In many cases, women earn as much, if not more, than their husbands do. This means men are more frequently seeking and...
