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DUI While Driving with Your Child in the Car: Criminal and Custody Consequences in NH

You don’t need us to tell you that a DUI charge is always serious and we hope it stands to reason that the stakes increase big time when a child is in the car at the time of arrest. 

Driving under the influence with a minor passenger in New Hampshire is considered an aggravating factor. Any aggravating factor can lead to enhanced criminal penalties and serious complications in current or future child custody proceedings.

Whether you’re going through a divorce, navigating a parenting plan, or trying to maintain joint custody, it’s important to understand how this specific type of DUI while driving with your child in NH can affect your divorce and family court standing.  

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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, ago
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Can a DUI Be Used Against You in a New Hampshire Divorce?

When you’re going through a divorce in New Hampshire, you probably feel as if every detail of your personal life is under the microscope — especially when it comes to child custody, parenting time, and even your financial agreements. If you’ve been arrested for or convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in New Hampshire, you are right to wonder: Can this hurt my divorce case?

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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, ago
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Financial Planning for Co-Parents: Avoiding Common Pitfalls

It isn’t groundbreaking to say that divorce can be a complicated process; for co-parents, this separation often brings added financial complexity. Instead of managing one household, you’re now budgeting for two. 

This means child-related expenses must be coordinated, and long-term financial goals—like saving for their education—still need attention. Clear communication and proactive planning can go a long way in helping both co-parents avoid common financial pitfalls.

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