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McGrath Law Firm obtains successful Final Order

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        Representing the wife, McGrath Law Firm obtains successful Final Order from Family Division Court for client in a recent divorce matter.  The case involved complex, financial issues such as pre-marital financial contributions, and valuation of business and investment accounts.  The parties had no children, and the husband inherited a family business during the ten year plus marriage.  The husband also brought in a sizeable investment account to the marriage, using a portion thereof for the down payment on the parties’ marital home – which had significant equity at the time of the divorce.  
 
            Husband argued that he should be put back in the same position financially as he came into the marriage, especially where the parties had no children.  The Court questioned husband’s self valuation of his business asset, as well as his failure to fully account for the income generated from his investment account during the course of the marriage. The Court found in favor of the wife, awarding her the marital home without reimbursement to the husband as he requested, finding that the assets were marital assets and subject to equitable distribution.  The Court denied the husband’s request to be put back to the same financial position as before the marriage, finding it was not a short term marriage and the parties undoubtedly both contributed financially over the course of the marriage.      
 
            Asset valuation is an important issue in a divorce matter and often the legal fees invested can save you money. Contact McGrath Law Firm to schedule a consult if you want to know your legal rights! Our highly skilled lawyers can be reached at (800) 283 1380 or (603) 224-7111 or visit www.mcgrathlawfirm.com to learn about your legal rights!! We get results!!

Mechanics Liens in New Hampshire

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Summer is fast approaching and many contractors are busy working on new projects which will require Mecanics Liens in New Hampshire in order to get paid. Unfortunately, sometimes contractors or property owners delay paying a subcontractor for a job well done.     In New Hampshire, a contractor has 120 calendar days to place a mechanics lien on the property for work on a private project.
To learn more about how to obtain a mechanics lien or your legal rights, contact an experienced and results oriented attorney at the McGrath Law Firm, PA. To make an appointment, call (603) 224-7111 or (800) 283-1380, or visit www.mcgrathlawfirm.com.

Respectful, Forward-Looking Divorce Process

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A respectful, forward-looking divorce process can eliminate much of the stress and strife from your divorce, and from your life after divorce as the co-parent of your children. Collaborative Divorce takes such an approach, and may be an unexpectedly satisfying option for you. Basically, it is an out-of-court divorce process focusing on respect, transparency, fairness, and workable solutions, all while still affording you the representation of a personal attorney to provide you with legal advice and support.
Learn more, and have all of your concerns about divorce addressed in a consultation with an experienced and caring attorney at the McGrath Law Firm. To make an appointment, call (603) 224-7111 or (800) 283-1380, or visit www.mcgrathlawfirm.com.

Can my spouse take my children away from me at divorce?

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It seems a common question we hear is Can my spouse take my children away from me at divorce?
If you are caught up in a swirl of fears like this that surround many people facing divorce, you can get prompt answers that provide options and direction. Regarding parenting (formerly known as child custody), the general answer is no: unless spending time with you poses some detriment to your children, New Hampshire promotes co-parenting (the regular involvement of both parents in their children’s lives) as being in the children’s best interest. Learn more, and have your other concerns addressed by scheduling a consultation to meet with an experienced and caring attorney at the McGrath Law Firm, (603) 224-7111 or (800) 283-1380, or visit www.mcgrathlawfirm.com. We want to help.

Can my spouse take my children away from me at divorce?

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If you are caught up in a swirl of fears like this that surround many people facing divorce, you can get prompt answers that provide options and direction. Regarding parenting (formerly known as child custody), the general answer is no: unless spending time with you poses some detriment to your children, New Hampshire promotes co-parenting (the regular involvement of both parents in their children’s lives) as being in the children’s best interest. Learn more, and have your other concerns addressed by scheduling a consultation to meet with an experienced and caring attorney at the McGrath Law Firm, (603) 224-7111 or (800) 283-1380, or visit www.mcgrathlawfirm.com. We want to help.

Many Divorce Cases begin with Domestic Violence

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Divorce Cases begin with Domestic Violence. McGrath Law Firm recently handled several domestic violence cases throughout the State of New Hampshire. New Hampshire RSA 173-B governs Domestic Violence Law.  Many divorce cases start with one spouse charging the other spouse with domestic violence. As a result , the abusive party is immediately removed from the marital residence.
The divorce petitioner and alleged victim then files a Petition for Domestic Violence in the Family Division which may result with a one year “no contact” Order after a hearing.   While many divorces involving Petitions for Domestic Violence may be unfounded and used to gain an upper hand in a divorce proceeding,  the Courts in New Hampshire today are reluctant to deny them.  There have been several recent cases in New Hampshire where a Court has refused to issue a Domestic Violence Order resulting in  tragic circumstances.

In the past the New Hampshire Courts required some physical contact, physical threats, or some evidence that a party prevented the other from calling the police. Today, simply raising your voice and/or acts of intimidation may be enough to grant the Domestic Violence Order; it is part of the divorce case. Once the Order is granted, the alleged abusive party is prevented by federal law from owning any weapons.  Further, the alleged abusive party is placed on a central national computer database.  To make matters worse, many partners try  to reconcile in violation of the  “no contact” Order, resulting in criminal charges and jail time.

The lesson learned is to avoid any confrontation when emotions flare up and simply walk away.

Contact McGrath Law Firm to schedule a consult for divorce, parenting, or child support if you want to know your legal rights! Our highly skilled lawyers can be reached at (800) 283 1380 or (603) 224-7111 or visit www.mcgrathlawfirm.com to learn about your legal rights!! We get results!!