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!!

Many divorce cases begin with claims of 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!!

This past Spring New Hampshire passed the safe-harbor law which protects underage minors from prosecution for such crimes as prostitution if the come forward to help. Several citizens feel like this is a great first step to fighting against human trafficking especially right here in the United States.
Human trafficking is something that has been in the news as of late with the kidnapping of nearly 300 Nigerian schoolgirls last month that came with a promise from a terrorist leader that the girls would be in fact sold into sex slavery. This has captured the attention of the public and shed some light on the ever-growing problem of human trafficking.

Another recent case that of Jasmine Marino, who was only 19, fell into victim when she fell in love with a man whom she thought was her boyfriend. Instead she instantly fell into a sex trafficking network that cause her to be trafficked through much of the New England states.  She said that she was afraid to come forward for fear of getting in trouble herself. Laws like the safe-harbor law are going to be key in helping victims like Jasmine come forward without the fear of jail time.

If you need legal help or advice call the experienced lawyers over at McGrath Family Law today. If you need help with legal advice in New Hampshire, Peter McGrath will take care of you.

The House Representatives of New Hampshire voted (162-100) this past week to possibly institute 25ft buffer zones around New Hampshire abortion clinics.
Of course this ruling has come with various opposition pointing out that this is a huge violation of the free speech amendment. The bill will require an additional vote in the state Senate before officially being passed.

Under the United States First Amendment, no business shall restrict American citizens the right to publicly protest on American sidewalks or any other form of public property in which taxpayer money pays for. The NH House went on to say that there is increasing political animosity in America against pro-lifers and that in some places; prosecution of pro-lifers has already begun.

The Senate has yet to pass the amended bill. Stay tuned for more information about this bill and how it may affect New Hampshire Law moving forward.

If you need legal help or advice call the experienced NH lawyers over at McGrath Family Law. Peter McGrath is an experienced attorney in the state of New Hampshire, call today for more information on how we can help you with your case or claim.

The House Representatives of New Hampshire voted (162-100) this past week to possibly institute 25ft buffer zones around New Hampshire abortion clinics.
Of course this ruling has come with various opposition pointing out that this is a huge violation of the free speech amendment. The bill will require an additional vote in the state Senate before officially being passed.

Under the United States First Amendment, no business shall restrict American citizens the right to publicly protest on American sidewalks or any other form of public property in which taxpayer money pays for. The NH House went on to say that there is increasing political animosity in America against pro-lifers and that in some places; prosecution of pro-lifers has already begun.

The Senate has yet to pass the amended bill. Stay tuned for more information about this bill and how it may affect New Hampshire Law moving forward.

If you need legal help or advice call the experienced NH lawyers over at McGrath Family Law. Peter McGrath is an experienced attorney in the state of New Hampshire, call today for more information on how we can help you with your case or claim.