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At Lydon Law, our attorneys help clients navigate the complex financial and emotional issues that often arise in divorce. We are compassionate advocates who understand the emotional toll a divorce can take. We offer straightforward advice and legal guidance to help our clients identify reasonable solutions to protect their rights and financial futures.
With offices conveniently located in Nashua and Portsmouth, Lydon Law represents people throughout New Hampshire and in Massachusetts. Our goal is to put you and your family in a better situation than when you came to us. We will learn about you and your objectives, explain your legal options, and work to obtain optimal results. Our lawyers are skilled and talented litigators who do not back down from a fight. But, our years of practice have taught us that a negotiated resolution is often best for everyone involved in a divorce.
If you are considering divorce or your spouse has already filed, you need an experienced divorce attorney who can answer your questions, protect your rights, and guide you to an optimal outcome. Contact Lydon Law today to schedule a confidential, no-obligation appointment with an attorney to discuss your situation and how we can help.
Lydon Law attorneys have earned a reputation for obtaining superior results in a variety of divorce and legal separation situations, including:
New Hampshire and Massachusetts are “no-fault” divorce states. A couple seeking divorce or legal separation does not need to prove fault to file for a divorce. They only need to state that “irreconcilable differences” have caused the marriage to break down beyond repair.
Nonetheless, New Hampshire and Massachusetts recognize various “fault-based” reasons for ending a marriage. A couple can seek divorce on the following grounds:
A divorcing couple must meet residency and other jurisdictional requirements before filing for divorce. Either spouse must have lived in the state where they are seeking divorce for at least one year before filing. They must live in the county where they intend to file their petition for divorce.
A spouse who files for divorce can pursue an individual or a joint petition. A spouse should pursue an individual petition if only one spouse seeks to file. A divorcing couple should select a joint petition if both spouses agree to pursue divorce.
New Hampshire and Massachusetts are both equitable division states, which means the court divides assets fairly between the spouses. This often means equally. Unlike many other states, in New Hampshire, any property a couple owns at the time of the divorce can be divided, regardless of who acquired it or brought it to the marriage. A spouse who wishes to exclude certain assets from equitable division must convince the judge that the property should be treated as separate property.
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is one or more payments made by one spouse to benefit the other spouse. Alimony can be temporary, short-term, reimbursement, or permanent. When one spouse requests alimony, the court will evaluate whether it is necessary and, if so, will determine the duration and amount of alimony based on the length of the marriage and other factors.
Most alimony awards are short-term and are intended to allow the supported spouse to become financially independent. Spouses can also agree on the duration of alimony.
If you are considering divorce or your spouse has already filed, the divorce attorneys at Lydon Law help. We will listen carefully to your concerns, answer your questions, and develop a plan to protect your rights and your financial future.
Contact Lydon Law today to schedule an appointment with an attorney to discuss your situation and how we can help.
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