Divorce in New Hampshire: The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect

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Providing accurate and objective information to help make the right decisions during a divorce in New Hampshire, this guide provides answers to 360 queries such as: What is the mediation process in New Hampshire and is it required How quickly can one get a divorce Who decides who gets the cars, the pets, and the house What actions might influence child custody How are bills divided and paid during the divorce How much will a divorce cost Will a spouse have to pay some or all attorney fees Structured in a question-and-answer format, this divorce handbook provides clear and concise responses to help build confidence and give the peace of mind needed to meet the challenges of a divorce proceeding.

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Dana E. Prescott, JD, MSW, PhD, is a partner in the law firm of Prescott Jamieson Murphy Law Group, LLC and has been in private practice as a family law attorney in Maine since 1983. He is also licensed to practice law in Massachusetts. His firm has its principle office in Saco, Maine, but he practices across both states. He is a fellow of the International and American Academies of Matrimonial Lawyers and has served as president of both the New England Bar Association and the Maine State Bar Association. Prescott is also a former chair of the Maine State Bar Association's Family Law Section. He is certified as a guardian ad litem: he holds a masters and a PhD degree in social work and is a frequent presenter at conferences and panels. Prescott also teaches as adjunct faculty in the MSW and PhD program at Simmons College and has taught public policy and advocacy at Boston College, Boston University, and Salem State University.