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Who gets the pets in a divorce?

When it comes time to divorce, splitting your bank account between the two of you might be an easier feat than sharing your belongings. Who gets the coffee maker, or even the whole house? It’s easy to buy a new coffee maker or a house, but when it comes to pets, they’re one of a kind, and we’re very emotionally attached to our furry and non-furry friends. Unlike children, when you divorce, pet custody can look entirely different. Let’s talk about who might get the pets during a divorce.

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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 4 yearsApril 14, 2021 ago

Divorce

What is alimony?

When it comes to marriage and divorce, understanding all of the stipulations that can arise during a divorce agreement is important. You may be making arrangements for custody of children, custody of pets, how to split up finances and property, but you should also be considering alimony.

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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 4 yearsMarch 12, 2021 ago

Divorce

Child Custody and the Holidays: COVID-19 Edition

When it comes to the holiday season, it can be difficult to navigate the twists and turns of child custody. Who gets the kids for Thanksgiving, and who gets the kids for Hannukah or Christmas? Parents want to spend valuable time with their children, and many parents are adamant about having their children over for Christmas morning — they want to be able to see the look first thing on their faces when they run to the tree and see all the gifts left for them there. Things get complicated when parents aren’t sharing the same household. Even worse is when a pandemic like COVID-19 has limited how much you’ve seen your children. In New Hampshire, what’s fair? Let’s take a look.

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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 4 yearsNovember 27, 2020 ago

Divorce

What happens if you don’t pay child support?

In New Hampshire, both parents are obligated to financially support their child. This obligation exists regardless of whether the parents are married and even if they live in different states. Child support is put in place to help guarantee that both parents are doing their part for their child. You can’t simply stop paying child support without some consequences.

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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 4 yearsSeptember 30, 2020 ago

Divorce

What is alimony?

If you’re getting divorced, the subject of alimony may come up. While traditionally thought as a recourse only available to women, nowadays, alimony can be granted to any gender. Regardless of if you’re looking to receive alimony or you’re in the situation where you may need to pay alimony, it’s important to know what alimony is and how it works.

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By Bernstein & Mello, PLLC, 4 yearsAugust 12, 2020 ago