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.
For more information, Contact Attorney Rich Clark at 603-396-3833
Posted by Rich Clark | Mar 24, 2014 |
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 ...
Posted by Rich Clark | Mar 17, 2014 |
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. ...
Posted by Rich Clark | Mar 17, 2014 |
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...
Posted by Rich Clark | Mar 17, 2014 |
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...
Posted by Rich Clark | Jan 11, 2014 |
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...
Posted by Rich Clark | Oct 19, 2013 |
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...
Posted by Rich Clark | Sep 04, 2013 |
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 ...
Posted by Rich Clark | Jul 25, 2013 |
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...
Posted by Rich Clark | Jul 17, 2013 |
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...
Posted by Rich Clark | Jul 13, 2013 |
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 ...
Posted by Rich Clark | Jul 07, 2013 |
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...
Posted by Rich Clark | Jul 04, 2013 |
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 ...
Posted by Rich Clark | Jul 04, 2013 |
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...
Posted by Rich Clark | Jul 03, 2013 |
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...
Posted by Rich Clark | May 29, 2013 |
A. Many fail to meet with an experienced divorce attorney before the NH Petition for Divorce is filed. The time for planning is before the divorce petition is completed. New Hampshire law prohibits parties from doing a list of items when a divorce petition has been filed. This list is mandated by...
Posted by Rich Clark | May 18, 2013 |
A. Many fail to close the LLC properly and timely when there are known creditors of the business entity.
In NH, a limited liability company is dissolved and its affairs shall be wound up upon the first to occur of the following:
The occurrence of events specified in a limited liability compan...
Posted by Rich Clark | Apr 09, 2013 |
A. Yes. However, there are many exceptions, time limitations and requirements to do this effectively. First you must complete all terms and conditions of the sentence and thereafter been convicted of no other crimes within the statute. Some misdemeanors in New Hampshire require a 3-year wait per...
Posted by Rich Clark | Mar 29, 2013 |
A. Your car does not have to be hit by another vehicle to seek payment by the negligent driver. Depending on the situation, you may seek damages (money) from the insurance of the driver of the other car or your own insurance carrier. The best thing to do is meet with a lawyer that deals with inju...
Posted by Rich Clark | Mar 09, 2013 |
A. Many people fail to change their estate plans and wills in New Hampshire as things in their life change. Some examples are entering a new age bracket, having children, acquiring a medical condition, a change in assets or equity in assets, and business partnership succession. Many believe an ol...
Posted by Rich Clark | Mar 03, 2013 |
A. First, you should not tamper with the samples or packaging. Do not write on the packaging or attempt to alter the wording. Do not subject the samples or their packaging to extreme temperatures. You should also place a copy of your NH Intoxilyzer 5000 Test Record with the breath tubes. This sma...
Posted by Rich Clark | Jan 02, 2013 |
Top Things to do when filing for divorce in New Hampshire
Complete a NH Financial Affidavit
Complete your NH Rule 1.25A Mandatory Disclosures
Comply with deadlines
Make a list of questions for your NH divorce attorney
Thoroughly identify and list all assets, valuations and liabilities
Com...
Posted by Rich Clark | Jan 01, 2013 |
A. The Law and Penalties of OUI in the Commonwealth of MA
In Massachusetts the law states in part “Whoever, upon any way or in any place to which the public has a right of access, or upon any way or in any place to which members of the public have access as invitees or licensees, operates a mo...
Posted by Rich Clark | Dec 28, 2012 |
A. Reckless Operation in New Hampshire carries driver's license loss time from 60 days to one year.
The Law states:
265:79 Reckless Driving; Minimum Penalty. – Whoever upon any way drives a vehicle recklessly, or causes a vehicle to be driven recklessly, as defined in RSA 626:2, II(c), or ...
Posted by Rich Clark | Dec 28, 2012 |
A. This is a requirement that both parties exchange specified financialinformation and other documents early in the divorce process.
Although there are exceptions, the exchange of Rule 1.25A mandatory disclosure must be completed within 45 days of the filing date in jointly filed petitio...
Posted by Rich Clark | Dec 28, 2012 |
A. Generally speaking, yes. It depends on the situation. If the driver of the other car was negligent and they caused your injury from breaching their duty of driving safely, facts may substantiate a valid insurance claim.
Every situation is different. They should be reviewed by an experi...