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.
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
A. Our clients typically are charged with drug crimes by the occurrence of either a stop by law enforcement based on a traffic violation or after the result of an investigation. Drug charges are serious offenses that carry significant jail time and loss of driver's license. The Courts do not loo...
Back injuries sustained from a car accident may appear to be a minimal issue in the beginning. Those injured are normal citizens, not those looking out to make money from an insurance company. A common scenario with our clients is they are hit by another car, and they have persistent back injurie...
A. There are a lot of collateral consequences and penalties associated with a 2nd Offense DWI in NH. The two issues my clients are concerned about the most are extended jail time and long-term loss of drivers license privileges. If you have been charged with DWI in the State of New Hampshire,...
A. Sometimes yes. The Plaintiff has the burden in some exceptions to establish probable cause to the satisfaction of the Court of his basic right to recovery and the amount thereof an in addition thereto the existence of some of the following examples. 1. There is substantial danger the property ...
A. Sometimes, yes. The best thing to do is bring a copy of your policy to an experienced injury lawyer to interpret your coverage immediately. Be cautious, you may also have deadlines requiring you to provide notice to the insurance company and/or law enforcement of the accident. Failure to do s...
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