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Internet postings: If you do not have anything nice to say …
By Kysa Crusco on
Posted in Divorce, Parenting Rights & Responsibility
An article in the Boston Globe today exemplified why you should always follow the golden rule when posting on the internet: If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it all. According to the Boston Globe:
A man accused of making unflattering online comments about his former lover and her attorney on Craigslist has been charged
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Online parenting tools and software to assist families with schedules, communicaton and other issues
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Posted in Parenting Rights & Responsibility
Managing a family schedule from two households can be quite a chore. Online parenting software may be the answer for some separated or divorced parents to communicate and co-manage their children’s schedules. The services, which are either internet based or downloadable, offer a wide range of options for parents to choose from. The most complex …
What is the difference between a CASA and a GAL?
I had a conversation today in which the person stated that most Guardian ad Litem’s are volunteers, and that it is very unusual to have a GAL who is paid for his services. I thought this topic was worth a blog post to clear up this misconception that seems to derive from the common mix up between a CASA and a…
Where can I take the child impact seminar?
By Kysa Crusco on
Posted in Parenting Rights & Responsibility
As discussed in a previous blog post, in New Hampshire every parent is required to take the Child Impact Seminar within 45 days of the date that the Respondent (formerly known as Defendant) is served with the divorce or parenting petition. I have received a few e-mails recently asking where to sign up, so …
Co-parenting tip: Schedule a weekly parenting call
By Kysa Crusco on
Posted in Divorce, Parenting Rights & Responsibility
After going through the divorce process, for many couples the last thing that they want to do is have regular contact with their ex-spouse. However, for divorcing couples with children, it is extremely important to maintain communication to effectively co-parent your children. Successfully co-parenting means that both parents will maintain an active, stable role in…
Georgakilas: Custody schedules and labels
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Posted in Divorce, Parenting Rights & Responsibility
On August 21, 2008, the New Hampshire Supreme Court released an opinion on In the Matter of Mary Beth Georgakilas and George Georgakilas holding that an approximately equal parenting schedule still entitles one parent to a “primary physical custody” designation.
The facts of the case are as follows: the parties divorced in 2006 and…
Caveat Emptor: Buyer beware of do-it-yourself divorce kits
By Kysa Crusco on
I read an interesting blog post today from Attorney Shannon Cavers of the Houston Texas Divorce & Family Law Attorney Blog. The blog reviews the buyer beware issues of do-it-yourself divorce kits. Attorney Cavers warns: "If you received a medical diagnosis requiring surgical intervention, you would not opt to operate on yourself. The same holds…
N.H. Supreme Court holds nonbiological parent may seek parental rights and responsibilities
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Posted in Parenting Rights & Responsibility, Paternity
“In Re JB and JG”, “RSA 461”, “New Hampshire Supreme Court”, “biological parent”, “paternity affidavit”…
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New Hampshire’s child impact seminar
By Kysa Crusco on
Posted in Divorce, Parenting Rights & Responsibility
In 1993 the New Hampshire legislature enacted a law requiring divorcing couples with minor children or parties in a parenting case to complete a Child Impact Seminar. This seminar, a four hour course, is called “Children First” and addresses the issues of divorce or separation and how they effect the children involved.
As explained on the NH…