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Parenting Issues in Family Court Cases
The question of time with and decision making for children are of course the most important issues in family court cases. The language that we use to discuss these issues has changed over time. We no longer talk about “custody”. The parties now make proposals for “parenting time”. The change in the wording is an attempt to make the issue less contentious. In addition, the law in New Hampshire now starts with the presumption that shared, essentially equal, parenting time...Read More
Pain and Suffering from a Legal Standpoint
“Pain and suffering” is a key component in many personal injury cases. There are two types: physical pain and suffering, and mental pain and suffering. Physical pain and suffering covers not only the ill physical effects that a claimant has suffered to date, but also what they are likely to endure in the future as a result of the defendant’s negligence. Mental pain and suffering can be an offshoot of the claimant’s physical injuries in an accident. It can include...Read More
Ways You’re Being Irresponsible with Your Finances After Retirement — and How to Fix Them
Cutting some corners and reducing your monthly expenses. The benefits would be great — especially in retirement. Scale back your expenses, and better manage your finances. Simple and effective. Products and services you don’t use Gym plans, streaming services, museum memberships… Perhaps you’ve been paying for something you no longer have any use for. Look over your bank statements with a careful eye, identify any charges that can be canceled, and take the appropriate action to reduce your monthly expenses....Read More
Probable Cause vs Reasonable Suspicion
Probable cause and reasonable doubt are two very important concepts in criminal cases. But they relate to two different aspects of those cases. An officer must have probable cause to make an arrest. A prosecutor must prove a case beyond a reasonable doubt. Probable cause exists if an officer has knowledge and trustworthy information sufficient to warrant a person of reasonable caution and prudence in believing that an arrestee has committed an offense. Probable cause may include information that an...Read More
Origins of Veterans Day
The Great War, or World War I, was ignited on June 28, 1914, with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (and his wife), the heir to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, by a Serbian nationalist. Austria-Hungary blamed the Serbian government and requested German military support. Serbia sought Russia’s help. The war was on. President Woodrow Wilson pledged U.S. neutrality. However, economic/financial interests; Germany’s indiscriminate sinking of passenger and merchant ships, many of which carried Americans; and a proposed secret alliance between Germany...Read More
Assets Uncovered After the Estate has Closed
Sometimes, estate or trust administration appears to be all wrapped up, and the estate is officially closed or the trust is terminated. Then weeks, months, or years afterward, other assets are discovered. Now what? Generally speaking, guidelines to distributing assets discovered after an estate has been closed encompass the following: When someone dies intestate (without a will), state law determines the rightful heirs of the estate’s property. Newly discovered assets will be distributed by the same formula. If the decedent...Read More
Drugs and DWI
When it comes to DWI, many people automatically think “alcohol.” However drugs, over the counter, prescribed and illegal, can also impair your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Of course, alcohol combined with any form of drug almost always enhances the impact of both on an individual. Any level of impairment in New Hampshire can lead to both an arrest for and conviction of DWI. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated that in 2014, approximately 22 percent of...Read More
Can I Refuse to Take the Breathalyzer in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire requires you to take a blood, urine or breath test if you are arrested for a DUI. New Hampshire’s “implied consent” law states that if you have been arrested for an alcohol or drug related offense involving the use of a vehicle you must take a chemical test upon being arrested.
Alcohol Isn’t the Only Cause of Driving Impairment
When it comes to DWI, many people automatically think “alcohol.” However, a myriad of drugs—illegal, prescription, and over-the-counter—can also impair one’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and subject a person to DUI charges. In addition, adding alcohol to ingestion of drugs (legal or illegal), in combination can also lead to DWI. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimated that in 2014, approximately 22 percent of drivers involved in fatal auto accidents were impaired by drugs. In over half...Read More
3 Steps to Take if Your Insurance Denies Your Claim
When you pay your insurance premiums, you expect to be taken care of in the event of a personal injury or damage to your home or vehicle. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Some insurance companies will deny your claim, or attempt to settle for an extremely low amount of money. When insurance companies do this, it is called insurance bad faith. An insurance company’s goal is always to make (or keep) money first, and help you second. This...Read More