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Hamblett & Kerrigan has the resources and experience to provide you with high quality representation in even the most complex family law matters. Our team of lawyers and paralegals will strongly advocate for you, and are experienced in handling a wide range of family law matters, including divorces and post divorce modifications, complex parental rights and responsibilities issues, family business divisions, support matters, and special education issues. We believe that the personal service we provide and commitment that we make to each of our client's individual needs sets us apart from other law firms. We have extensive experience in handling such matters as the division of pensions, retirement accounts, and investment accounts, dealing with alimony and child support issues, and negotiating workable, lasting parenting rights. From the initial proceedings to post divorce modifications, Hamblett & Kerrigan will aggressively advocate for your interests.

At Hamblett & Kerrigan, we understand that family law matters often involve emotional, personal and financial stress, changes in family structure and daily life, and in some cases, can involve your physical safety. All of your communications with our office will be held in the strictest confidence and handled with the utmost propriety. Family law matters are sensitive and we understand your need for discretion.

Some family law issues with which we can be of assistance include:

  • Parental Rights and Responsibilities
  • Child Support and Alimony
  • Division of Business Interests and Family Owned Businesses
  • Bank Account, Securities, and Investment Account Division
  • Division of Pensions, 401(k) accounts, and Tax-deferred Assets
  • Real Estate Division
  • Obtaining and Enforcing Restraining Orders
  • Providing Referrals to Support Services
  • Guardian Ad Litem
  • Personal and Financial Guardianships
  • Assisting with the Legal Needs of Adult Disabled Children
  • Adoption and Surrogacy
  • Special Education Issues
  • Understanding and Planning for Tax Issues Created by Divorce
  • Modification of Orders
  • Negotiation, Mediation, and Arbitration
  • Prenuptial Agreements

As your attorneys, it is our duty to inform you of your rights and obligations and to assist you in arriving at an equitable resolution of your domestic matter. If you would like to obtain an out-of-court settlement of your case, we will assist you in settlement negotiations, advise you of all settlement offers, advise you as to whether such offers are equitable and whether they are in accordance with what the Court would order. We will take the time to make sure you have a full understanding of all the issues in your case, so you can make informed decisions about how to proceed. If a settlement cannot be reached, or if you do not want to attempt to reach a settlement, we will be prepared to try your case. We will work with you through every step of the process to help you obtain the best result that the circumstances allow.

Kevin P. Rauseo, Practice Group Chair

Andrew J. Piela

Jon D. Garbarino

Understanding Divorce in New Hampshire

Supreme court issues opinion on common law marriage 06/12/08

Spouse's poor investment strategies during the marriage may justify unequal

property division in divorce  05/15/08

When is a child support order modifiable  04/03/08

Important decision regarding an award of alimony  03/20/08

Court clarifies standards by which a domestic violence restraining order will be issued  03/06/08

Judicial espotel not a defense for modification of child support  01/10/08

Premarital Agreements in New Hampshire 12/13/07

Deadline when a party can ask for alimony following a final divorce 11/08/07

Children do not have standing to participate in their parents' divorce 10/25/07

Standard for modification of a child support order clarified  10/11/07

"Unnoticed charges" are inadmissable in a domestic violence hearing  09/06/07

Court clarifies authority of marital masters  06/07/07

Court clarifies whether adult child's college expenses can be deducted from a party's gross income when calculating a child support obligation  03/22/07

NHSC clarifies how a divorce court determines whether an asset is marital property 03/08/07

Parenting plans  12/10/06

Supreme Court explains impact of fringe benefits on child support calculation 12/07/06

NHSC continues its clarification of definition of "Income" for child support 11/09/06

Supreme Court clarifies standard for modification of alimony  10/05/06

Personal Injury Settlements Considered "Income" for Child Support  08/10/06

NHSC Limits Role of Divorce Court in Property Division  06/29/06

Clarify Standards for Voluntary Underemployment for Child Support Calculations 04/27/06

Worker's ex-spouse eligible for company's health insurance 1/21/03

Employers should be cautious with COBRA notices 12/10/02

Premarital agreement not enough to deal with pensions 05/21/02

Unvested stock options considered marital property 05/14/02

Stock options part of child support equation 12/04/01

Spouse, children covered by health plan after divorce 10/23/97

Employers enlisted in plan to track deadbeat parents 10/9/97

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This information is general information and may not reflect the most current legal developments, verdicts or settlements. The information provided should not be relied upon as an indication of the actual state of the law or of future developments. The information contained on the Hamblett & Kerrigan website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If the information referenced may be of legal importance to you, you should consult with an attorney to provide you with legal guidance and opinion as the the effect of the current law upon your situation.

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