Q. How long does a NH divorce take to finalize?
NH Divorce length to complete.
The NH Family Courts are often very slow. Divorce litigation can take years to finalize. The delays are often caused by useless filing of motions which increases acrimony, injures the parties children and spouses. This also increases attorney's fees. Attorney Rich Clark handles his clients divorce to get the job done fairly and timely. Rich's goal is to finalize his clients divorce within 60 days of first meeting his client.
It doesn't matter what a clients assets, liabilities or custody issues are. They can all be worked out and done in a reasonable timeframe. You need an attorney you can trust, one that has experience and will fight for you when needed but also knows when to set differences aside to conclude the divorce. Attorney Rich Clark practices law throughout the State of New Hampshire.
Q. How do I get my dog back from someone that won't give it back to me when I'm the legal owner?
NH dog law when someone refuses to return your dog. Attorney Clark has successfully helped legal owners get their dogs back.
Q. If the police take my firearms in a New Hampshire domestic violence case, how do I get my firearms back?
Answer: If the Petition for domestic violence protection was denied, or has expired, Courts in New Hampshire will require you to complete a Motion to return your firearms. NH Courts will not return firearms until it completes an investigation and a Court hearing on the merits. Law enforcement wil...
Q. Did Stryker recall their Rejuvenate and ABG II modular neck-hip stems?
A. In June 2012, Stryker issued a voluntary recall of its Rejuvenate and ABG II modular neck-hip stems due to component corrosion threat at the hip junction. This has resulted in adverse local tissue reactions, unusual discharge in the hip junction area, pain and swelling. Experienced Stryker ...
Q. How much can I expect to get from a Stryker Hip Recall settlement if I use a lawyer in NH or MA?
Using an experienced hip recall attorney is advantageous. Every case is different as in all injury-related litigation. Replacing the defective Stryker hip is also known as a Revision. The Revision will require a substantial incision to remove the hardware and install new components. It is pa...
Q. If I’m a New Hampshire resident and I created my will in another State, should a New Hampshire attorney redo my will?
A. Yes. The additional cost alone will usually make it worth your while to create a New Hampshire will if you reside here. If you do not create a New Hampshire will you will incur the expense of having your attorney deal with having the out of State attorney review the will and complete the Forei...
Q. Should I sign the Release from the auto insurance company for my NH car accident injury?
A. You should have an attorney experienced in handling auto injury law review your case to make sure you are receiving what your case is worth. An experienced injury attorney will also seek all avenues of payment, some of those that Attorney Clark's clients never considered. Attorney Richard E. C...
Q. Will another attorney consider my car accident injury if I have been denied representation by other NH personal injury attorneys?
A. Attorney Richard E. Clark has met with clients who have been denied representation by other attorneys. Four other law firms denied a client of Attorney Clark's for a car accident injury claim. The Law Office of Richard E. Clark, LLC represented this client and obtained a $50,000.00 settlement....
Should a New Hampshire resident that completed their existing will in another State, create a New Hampshire will?
A. The hassle, expense, delay, and frustration of using an out-of-State will in New Hampshire may persuade one to use a New Hampshire attorney to create a new will. Every State is different in how they provide wills to beneficiaries or their attorneys. Some States will not even provide a copy to ...
Q. Who can complete the DWI alcohol concentration testing for a NH DWI / DUI arrest?
A. The NH law indicates, “The test or tests shall be administered at the direction of a law enforcement officer, peace officer, or authorized agent having reasonable grounds to believe the person to have been driving, operating, attempting to operate, or in actual physical control of an OHRV, dri...
Q. If I complete an alcohol concentration test regarding my operation of a car in NH for DWI concerns, when will I get the results?
A. A copy of the report of any such test shall be furnished by the law enforcement agency to the person tested within 48 hours of receipt of the report by the agency by certified mail directed to the address shown on such person's license or other identification furnished by the person. Results o...
Q. When can I file to increase or decrease my existing Child Support court order in NH?
A. At any time a person paying or receiving child support may ask the court to change the support order based on a substantial change of circumstances. If three years have passed since the last child support order was issued, either party may ask the court to change the order without needing to ...
Q. If I’m stopped for DWI in NH, am I required to submit to alcohol concentration testing?
A. NH has codified the implied consent to alcohol testing of the driver. It doesn't mean you're always better off to do the testing depending on the outcome. In detail the NH Statute indicates “265-A:4 Implied Consent of Driver or Operator to Submit to Testing to Determine Alcohol Concentration. ...
Q. If I die without a will in NH, who gets my property?
A. If you die without a will in NH, the State of New Hampshire will decide who gets your property. It will follow the statute. Every case is different. You should consult a NH estate lawyer with experience in wills, or lack thereof. Why let the State decide who gets your property. For a minor cos...
Q. What is the benefit of insurance coverage in a NH car accident where I have uninsured/underinsured auto coverage?
A. It may provide an alternative avenue of recovery. The driver of the other car may have inadequate NH Auto insurance coverage to satisfy your damages. Before settling with the other driver's insurance company that injured you, you should meet an attorney. By signing the Release prematurely as a...
Q. What is the Notice of First Appearance from the Court in a NH divorce?
A. Attendance at the first session is ordered by the Court, you are required to appear. A Judge or Marital Master will conduct the session. The purpose is to familiarize you with the court process, to get you to feel a little more comfortable with the setting, explain options to resolve your divo...
Q. If I have a criminal plea agreement with NH State or the Commonwealth and they do not follow the conditions, what should I do?
A. Each case is different. However, this can occur by changes in the Corrections Department Code, DMV, etc. I have found almost all prosecutors will work with me directly to correct the problem. Very rarely, a prosecutor will act improperly and attempt to get two bites from the apple. If you feel...
Q. Do the July 2013 changes to the NH Child Support Guidelines give cause to have the guidelines reviewed?
A. No, this is not an exception without other circumstances that would permit review by the Court alone. The Law Office of Richard E. Clark, LLC handles divorce litigation throughout Rockingham and Strafford County. Offices are located inPortsmouth NH, Dover NH, and Newburyport, MA, For ...
Can the police charge me with DWI based on New Hampshire law if they had no reason to stop me?
A. Each case is different. However, law enforcement can stop a vehicle and investigate further if they have reasonable suspicion that the individual is associated with a crime, and the officer can articulate the basis to warrant the stop. From Attorney Clark's experience, most stops are premised...
Q. Who can give their property to another by will based on NH law?
A. RSA 551:1 states: Every person of the age of eighteen years and married persons under that age, of sane mind, may devise and dispose of their property, real and personal, and of any right or interest they may have in any property, by their last will in writing. The Law Office of Richard E. Cl...
Q. Can I get attorney’s fees if I prove my NH insurance company denied my coverage?
A. New Hampshire law RSA 491:22-b states “In any action to determine coverage of an insurance policy pursuant to RSA 491:22, if the insured prevails in such action, he shall receive court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees from the insurer”. The goal of this law is to protect consumers from ...
Q. If I’m convicted of illegal drug possession or sale of illegal drugs after I submit my FAFSA, will it affect my federal financial aid?
A. “If you are convicted of possessing or selling drugs after you submit your FAFSA, you must notify the financial aid administrator at your college immediately. You will lose your eligibility for federal student aid and will be required to pay back all aid you received after your conviction.” Th...
Q. If I’ve been arrested for DWI in NH based on the blood alcohol test result, will I be found guilty?
A. Each case is different. Most of our clients receive their blood test result at hospitals. Some have them taken at roadblocks by a certified individual. The results can take time to receive from the State of New Hampshire. It's important to deal with the testing ASAP. Law Enforcement will only ...
Q. The car that hit me in NH has no car insurance. How do I get paid for the injuries I incurred?
A. There may be multiple options in New Hampshire to seek payment from a person that caused injury to another while driving. The driver of the other car may be personally liable. An employer may be responsible for the cost associated with the car accident. Sometimes the auto insurance policy of t...
Q. What is the Temporary Hearing in a NH divorce proceeding?
A. During a New Hampshire Temporary Court Hearing one must be prepared to present their case to the Court, and deal with the opposing attorney's objections. Some common issues to address in a Temporary Hearing include, who resides in the marital home, who pays the bills, what bills each party pay...