For individuals with substantial family wealth, gifts or inheritances, protection of wealth in divorce is a significant concern. In New Hampshire, the division of marital property is governed by RSA 458:16-a. Marital property is defined broadly. Courts are directed to divide marital property “equitably” in a divorce. The statute presumes that equal is equitable, but...
While most people have divorced friends or family members, few fully understand the process or available options to resolve a divorce. Viewing the options as a continuum from most cooperative and cost-efficient to most contentious and expensive, the options include: direct negotiation, mediation with two unrepresented parties, collaborative law, mediation with the assistance of lawyers,...