Straightforward guidance, applied law and inside tips from respected members of the New Hampshire family law bar....that's what A Practical Guide to Divorce in New Hampshire offers and more! Under the editorial direction of the Honorable Michael Alfano, New England has assembled thirty of New Hampshire's best authorities on divorce law practice to share their techniques, tips, strategies and best practices for handling a variety of legal issues in the context of divorce. The book's authors include judges and lawyers from all corners of New Hampshire North Conway to Nashua and Auburn to Portsmouth! Now, you can benefit from their collective expertise in advocating for your client, managing the stages of litigation, and preparing for trial.Straightforward guidance, applied law, and inside tips from respected members of the New Hampshire family law bar
Table of Contents
Chapter 01 - The New Hampshire Judicial Branch Family DivisionGina B. Belmont, Esq.,
New Hampshire Circuit Court Family Division
Chapter 02 - Initial Client Interview and Starting an Action for Divorce
William E. Brennan, Esq.,
Brennan, Caron, Lenehan & Iacopino, PA
Kathleen A. Hickey, Esq.,
Brennan, Caron, Lenehan & Iacopino, PA
Chapter 03 - Dispute Resolution Alternatives
Karen J. Borgstrom, Esq.,
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
James V. Ferro, Jr., Esq.,
Ferro Law & Mediation Group, PLLC
Exhibit 3A - New Hampshire Rev. Stat. Ann. § 542:11: Arbitration of Domestic Relations Cases
Exhibit 3B - New Hampshire Rev. Stat. Ann. § 328 C: Marital Mediators
Exhibit 3C - N.H. Sup. Ct. R. 48-B: Family Mediator Fees
Chapter 04 - Collaborative Family Law
Catherine P. McKay, Esq.,
Parnell, Michels & McKay PLLC
Exhibit 4A - Sample Collaborative Family Law Participation Agreement
Chapter 05 - Motion Practice for Temporary Orders
Carolyn S. Garvey, Esq.,
Douglas, Leonard & Garvey, PC
Exhibit 5A - Uniform Support Order
Exhibit 5B - Uniform Alimony Order
Chapter 06 - Financial Affidavits
Judith A. Fairclough, Esq.,
Orr & Reno, PA
Meredith Farrell Goldstein, Esq.,
Orr & Reno, PA
Exhibit 6A - N.H. Fam. Div. R. 2.16 - Financial Affidavits
Exhibit 6B - N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 458:15-b - Financial Affidavit
Exhibit 6C - Asset Summary
Chapter 07 - Discovery
Jeanmarie Papelian, Esq.,
Exhibit 7A - Checklist for Rule 1.25-A Mandatory Disclosure
Exhibit 7B - Sample Privilege Log
Exhibit 7C - New Hampshire Bar Association Litigation Guidelines
Exhibit 7D - Confidentiality Stipulation
Chapter 08 - Division of Marital Estate
R. David DePuy, Esq.,
Chapter 09 - Alimony
David Tencza, Esq.,
McLane Middleton
Chapter 10 - Child Support
Laura M. Dudziak, Esq.,
Law Office of Jannette Mooney PLLC
Chapter 11 - Issues Relating to Children
Laura M. Dudziak, Esq.,
Law Office of Jannette Mooney PLLC
Chapter 12 - Pretrial Hearings
Helen G. Honorow, Esq.,
Barry & Honorow, PLLC
Exhibit 12A - Scheduling Conference Order
Chapter 13 - Valuation
Richard J. Maloney, Esq.,
Maloney & Kennedy, PLLC
Chapter 14 - Expert Testimony in Domestic Relations Cases
Kelleigh Gleason, Esq.,
Gleason Legal
Chapter 15 - Retirement Assets
John E. Rich, Jr., Esq.,
Chapter 16 - Trial Practice Techniques
Kevin P. Rauseo, Esq.,
NH/Superior Court/Hillsborough County Southern District
Hon. Charles S. Temple,
Hillsborough County Superior Court-South
Chapter 17 - Selected Evidentiary Issues in Domestic Relations Trials
Petar M. Leonard, Esq.,
Orr & Reno, PA
Chapter 18 - Posttrial Motions and Appellate Procedures
Doreen F. Connor, Esq.,
Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer, PC
Exhibit 18A - Rule 7 Notice of Mandatory Appeal Form and Instructions
Exhibit 18B - Rule 7 Notice of Discretionary Appeal Form and Instructions
Exhibit 18C - New Hampshire Supreme Court Judicial Performance Standards
Chapter 19 - Modification
Catherine P. McKay, Esq.,
Parnell, Michels & McKay PLLC
Chapter 20 - Contempt
Catherine A. Feeney, Esq.,
Feeney Law Offices
Chapter 21 - Tax Considerations
Beth L. Fowler, Esq.,
McLane Middleton
Chapter 22 - Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Judith A. Fairclough, Esq.,
Orr & Reno, PA
Exhibit 22A - Asset Disclosure
Exhibit 22B - Statement
Exhibit 22C - Certificate of Counsel
Exhibit 22D - Prenuptial Agreement Questionnaire
Chapter 23 - Health Insurance
Jacqueline A. Botchman, Esq.,
McLane Middleton
Exhibit 23A - Recommended Sample Language for “Health Insurance” Section of the Final Decree
Chapter 24 - Representing Victims of Domestic Violence
Hon. Charles L. Greenhalgh,
Brentwood Family Division
Exhibit 24A - Domestic Violence Petition
Exhibit 24B - Letter to Pro Se Plaintiff
Chapter 25 - The Guardian ad Litem
Hon. Michael Alfano,
Exhibit 25A - Motion for Appointment of Guardian ad Litem
Exhibit 25B - GAL Appointment Form
Exhibit 25C - Sample GAL Stipulations
Exhibit 25D - Motion to Exceed
Exhibit 25E - Motion to Extend Deadlines
Exhibit 25F - Motion to Withdraw
Exhibit 25G - Motion of Guardian ad Litem for Instructions
Exhibit 25H - Introductory Letter to Parties/Counsel
Exhibit 25I - GAL Questionnaire
Exhibit 25J - General GAL Authorization
Exhibit 25K - Medical Authorization
Exhibit 25L - Police Records Authorization
Exhibit 25M - Driving Record Authorization
Exhibit 25N - Letter to School
Exhibit 25O - Letter to Pediatrician
Exhibit 25P - Interview Forms
Exhibit 25Q - Sample Letter to Police
Exhibit 25R - Sample GAL Report
Exhibit 25S - Sample Objection to GAL Report
Appendix
Memorandum on Changes to N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. c. 461-A - Parental Rights and Responsibilities
Kelleigh Gleason, Esq.,
Gleason Legal
Authors
Editor(s)Hon. Michael Alfano,
Exeter
Marital Master(s)
Hon. Robert J. Foley,
Hon. Michael H. Garner,
New Hampshire Circuit Court - Laconia Family Division, Laconia
Hon. Nancy J. Geiger,
Hon. Deborah K. Rein,
Author(s)
Hon. Michael Alfano,
Exeter
Gina B. Belmont, Esq.,
New Hampshire Circuit Court Family Division, Concord
Karen J. Borgstrom, Esq.,
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon
Jacqueline A. Botchman, Esq.,
McLane Middleton, Manchester
William E. Brennan, Esq.,
Brennan, Caron, Lenehan & Iacopino, PA, Manchester
Doreen F. Connor, Esq.,
Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer, PC, Manchester
R. David DePuy, Esq.,
Laura M. Dudziak, Esq.,
Law Office of Jannette Mooney PLLC, Amherst
Judith A. Fairclough, Esq.,
Orr & Reno, PA, Concord
Catherine A. Feeney, Esq.,
Feeney Law Offices, Newport
James V. Ferro, Jr., Esq.,
Ferro Law & Mediation Group, PLLC, Manchester
Beth L. Fowler, Esq.,
McLane Middleton, Manchester
Carolyn S. Garvey, Esq.,
Douglas, Leonard & Garvey, PC, Concord
Kelleigh Gleason, Esq.,
Gleason Legal, Manchester
Meredith Farrell Goldstein, Esq.,
Orr & Reno, PA, Concord
Hon. Charles L. Greenhalgh,
Brentwood Family Division, Kingston
Kathleen A. Hickey, Esq.,
Brennan, Caron, Lenehan & Iacopino, PA, Manchester
Helen G. Honorow, Esq.,
Barry & Honorow, PLLC, Nashua
Petar M. Leonard, Esq.,
Orr & Reno, PA, Concord
Richard J. Maloney, Esq.,
Maloney & Kennedy, PLLC, Auburn
Catherine P. McKay, Esq.,
Parnell, Michels & McKay PLLC, Londonderry
Jeanmarie Papelian, Esq.,
Kevin P. Rauseo, Esq.,
NH/Superior Court/Hillsborough County Southern District, Nashua
John E. Rich, Jr., Esq.,
Manchester
Hon. Charles S. Temple,
Hillsborough County Superior Court-South, Nashua
David Tencza, Esq.,
McLane Middleton , Manchester
