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During the holidays, especially, it’s important to remember that even one drink can be too many. If you are stopped and the officer smells alcohol on your breath, it is likely that you will be questioned for suspicion of driving under the influence. If this happens, consider these tips: Stop […]
Divorce and separation often disrupt long-standing holiday traditions. It is challenging for parents to put aside their own feelings of loss to create new traditions for their children, or to continue former traditions. A well-written Parenting Plan provides consistency and predictability for both parents and children, and allows family members […]
Most of us have heard of airplanes having black boxes that can help explain the circumstances and events that lead to a crash, but did you know that the majority of today’s vehicles also have a black box? Today, almost all new vehicles are manufactured with black boxes, also known […]
A new law was recently enacted relative to advance directives for health care that creates a new advance directive form. What is it? The New Hampshire Legislature sought to simplify and clarify the process by which a person may execute a health care advance directive by combining the durable power […]
We previously wrote about misconceptions in establishing an Estate Plan, but what if you want to change your Will after you sign? If you get the urge to change the terms yourself, fight it; those notes in the margins and ‘fill in the blank’ forms may not have the impact […]
You and your partner lived in a house together for some time but are now going your separate ways. You’re unmarried, and don’t know who gets what. In New Hampshire, common law marriage is not available to help in this context. No matter how long you lived together, you won’t […]
What do you do when you are ready to move on, but your ex won’t move out of your home? If your name alone is on the deed, you are sleeping in separate areas, and you share spaces such as a kitchen or living room, your ex will be considered […]
With summer here and boat registrations at a record high, we hope you will bear in mind this important information. Boating Education and Certificates It is a common misconception that an uncertified adult may legally drive if accompanied by a certified adult. To legally operate a boat of over 25 horsepower, an individual […]
Landlord and Tenant Law continues to evolve as the coronavirus pandemic endures. Landlords’ frequently asked questions are answered here. What is an “eviction moratorium”? Tenants may not be evicted for non-payment of rent if they provide a Declaration affirming that they meet certain criteria. For what reasons may covered tenants be evicted during […]
When a personal injury occurs as a result of a property condition, the injured party may be entitled to bring a claim against the property owner. Generally, property owners must ensure that their property does not pose any unreasonable hazard or risk of harm. Property owners must repair the hazards […]