1. I got married in Massachusetts. Can I file a divorce in New Hampshire? Yes. No matter where you got married, you can file a divorce in New Hampshire if either you or your spouse has lived here for the past 6 months.
2. I want a divorce, but my husband/wife won’t let me. Can I still get one? Yes. New Hampshire law allows one spouse to file and list “irreconcilable differences” as sufficient grounds to terminate a marriage. Thus, you don’t need the other party’s permission.
3. How much is child support? It is a calculated amount based on both parents’ income. We can help you calculate it. We can run the numbers and guide you on how it can be varied due to your specific situation.
4. How much with my divorce cost? It depends. Call us to discuss. Could be as low as $750.00.
5. I filed for divorce. Now what? After you file the Petition for Divorce, and you properly serve the other side, they have approximately 30 days to respond. Because the divorce takes months to finalize, it is a good idea to request a temporary hearing and seek temporary orders. This is a particularly good idea when one party has already moved out, and you have conflicts regarding custody and parenting, and support, and restraining orders. These temporary orders will remain in place until a final Judgment is entered. After temporary orders are issued, the parties will engage in “discovery process” where you exchange thorough documentation. After everything such as property values, debt, earnings, etc. are made known, the parties will try and settle the case. If the case does not settle, it will go to trial. Remember, the divorce is not final until the final Judgment is entered.