Written By: Cynthia Weston As we near the end of another school year, those who are involved as professionals start planning. Summers are not what those who are not in the profession think. Sometimes summers are filled with part-time jobs, home projects that lingered over the school year, preparation for the next school year (and …
You Have Chosen The Collaborative Process, Now What?
Written By: Katherine Morneau, Esq. You have done your research, talked with friends and family, and you and your spouse agree that the collaborative process is the best way to resolve your divorce. Now what? Step One: Meet With a Collaborative Coach The first step in starting the collaborative process could be to meet with …
Benefits of The Collaborative Process for Empty Nest Couples
Written By: Cynthia M. Weston A Grandparent Lawyer’s Perspective So much of the collaborative process conversation centers around couples still parenting children in their home. The collaborative process can be beneficial for couples who are empty nesters as well. There are the obvious reasons for any couple to choose the collaborative process, not the least …
Should I have a Prenuptial Agreement?
Written By: Cathy McKay A Prenuptial Agreement is a written contract entered into before marriage that will determine how assets and debts will be divided, in the event there is a death or divorce. The Court will enforce Prenuptial Agreements if there is a death or a divorce as long as the Court finds that …
How Much Does a Divorce Cost in New Hampshire?
Written By: Ann Conway Divorce can be a complicated and emotionally taxing process, and it can also be costly. The cost of the divorce depends on 2 factors. What divorce process you choose – In New Hampshire, there are several divorce process options: Litigation, Mediation, and Collaborative Divorce. Each option has its own benefits and …
The Role of Collaborative Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreements in Estate Planning
Written By: Kathrine V. Lacey, Esq. Are Your Assets Going Where You Think They Are? A common misconception people have about estate planning is that simply having a Will or Trust is sufficient to limit their spouse’s inheritance. This is not the case in New Hampshire. A well-drafted prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can help ensure …
Stuck in the Middle – An Adult Child’s View of Litigated Divorce
Courtesy of The Staff at Collaborative Divorce New Hampshire I’ll never forget the day in college when I came home from working two jobs to find my mother hysterically crying after finding divorce papers in my father’s briefcase. My father hadn’t told her that he had met with lawyers and the revelation blindsided her, especially …
I Asked for a Divorce, Now What?
Written By: Cathy McKay Many clients who come in to see me for a divorce ask me this very question: “I’ve told my spouse that I want a divorce, but now what do we do?” The answer is that once you have made the decision to get divorced, you need to decide how to proceed. …
Why Choose Collaborative Divorce
Written By: Anne B. Parsons, Ph.D. In a Collaborative Divorce, the spouses agree to stay out of court and work together with the help of divorce professionals to develop their own settlement agreement that is based on the needs of the spouses and their family. Positives Aspects of the Collaborative Process Collaborative Divorce is focused …
Collaborative Divorce and Family Law: A New Approach to Dispute Resolution
Written By: Kathrine V. Lacey, Esq. The adversarial nature of the Family Court process can cause spouses to become entrenched in their respective positions, creating lasting conflict. This can prevent parties, and their children, from moving on in a healthy manner. New Hampshire now offers an alternative approach under the Collaborative Law Act that takes …