I recently presnted at the New Hampshire Association of Justice’s 22nd Annual Family Law Forum on the topic of “What Troubles May Lurk Ahead When It Comes to Treatment of Trust Interest in Divorce.”
For a copy of the slide deck from this presentation, click here.
By R. David DePuy
The rules regarding the examination of witnesses at deposition are vastly different from the rules at trial, and while the COVID-19 epidemic is changing the way we do depositions from in person to video, the rules of how deponents are examined have not changed. When an objection is made at trial,…
By Jacqueline A. Leary (Botchman)
Taking care of your child during a pandemic is difficult enough without the added factor of co-parenting with your ex-spouse. This is putting aside the fact that in addition to being a mother or father, you have also become your child’s teacher. But what avenues do you take if your…
By Jacqueline A. Leary (Botchman) (co-written by Gena B. Lavallee)
As published in NH Bar News (November 2019)
The end of marriage can spell the end of a married couple’s business relationship.
In family businesses, particularly those owned and operated by married couples, boundaries are often blurred between the affairs of the family and…
By David DePuy
The New Hampshire statutes and court rules set forth the procedures for initiating and litigating a divorce proceeding beginning with the filing of a Petition by the Petitioner and an Answer by the Respondent. Thereafter, the Court rules govern the divorce litigation process. Litigation of a divorce is expensive, time consuming and…
By Jacqueline A. Botchman
As published in NH Bar News (November 2017)
Your divorce client advises you that her parents, who are well off, have likely provided for her in their trusts and she is concerned that her husband may share in her potential inheritance. What do you advise her?
In New Hampshire, marital property…
By David DePuy (originally published 10/27/2015)
The Collaborative Law Alliance of New Hampshire’s (CLANH) annual meeting was held at McLane Middleton on September 17, 2015. The firm is a big supporter of CLANH’s work, and are proud to have been able to host the event again this year.
As part of the event, attorney Honey…
By David DePuy (originally published 1/5/2015)
Divorce is really a two step process. The second step is the ultimate resolution of all issues on a permanent, basis, either following a trial or by agreement, as to all issues involved, including property division, alimony, child support and parenting issues.It is the first step of divorce proceedings…
By David DePuy (originally published 1/5/2015)
Divorce is really a two step process. The second step is the ultimate resolution of all issues on a permanent, basis, either following a trial or by agreement, as to all issues involved, including property division, alimony, child support and parenting issues.It is the first step of divorce proceedings…
By David DePuy (originally published 4/24/2014)
When you tie the knot in New Hampshire (or anywhere), there are certain rights and responsibilities that are imposed upon you and your spouse by law. Those legal obligations are, in effect, default provisions in the event you and your intended have not provided otherwise by agreement. Instead of…
