Solomon Law FirmSolomon Law Firm2026-06-04T15:25:37Zhttps://www.solomonlawfirm.com/feed/atom/WordPress/wp-content/uploads/sites/1505017/2024/04/cropped-solomon-site-icon-32x32.jpgOn Behalf of Solomon Law Firm<![CDATA[Dividing retirement accounts in New Hampshire divorces]]>https://www.solomonlawfirm.com/?p=486292026-04-28T15:13:14Z2026-05-01T15:12:27ZYou worked 30 years to build your retirement account, sacrificing vacations and luxuries to secure your future. Now your divorce in New Hampshire puts every dollar at risk. Courts will divide your 401(k), pension or IRA and one valuation mistake during settlement can permanently erase the financial security you spent decades creating.
How New Hampshire law treats retirement assets
New Hampshire follows equitable distribution principles, which means courts divide marital property fairly but not necessarily 50/50. Retirement accounts you built during your marriage often qualify as marital property. Courts can divide these accounts between you and your spouse. However, contributions you made before marriage or after separation may remain your separate property. Courts look at multiple factors when dividing these assets. These factors include the length of your marriage, what each spouse contributed and your respective financial situations.
Common retirement accounts subject to division
Divorce affects different types of retirement savings in different ways across New Hampshire. Each account type needs specific legal steps and has different tax rules. Mistakes can cost you thousands of dollars. Accounts commonly divided include:
401(k) plans and 403(b) accounts from employment
Traditional and Roth Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs)
Pension plans with defined benefits
Military retirement benefits and Thrift Savings Plans
Without accurate account valuation, you may get a settlement that undervalues your share or overestimates what you will actually receive.
Why accurate valuation protects your retirement
A statement balance does not tell the whole story. Pensions need special analysis to find their true present value. Hidden fees, vesting schedules and taxes can change what you actually get. Financial experts can find errors in valuations that favor your spouse over you. These valuation issues become even more complex in gray divorces, where couples have accumulated decades of retirement assets.
How professionals uncover hidden assets
Private investigators can find hidden accounts or transfers your spouse made before you filed for divorce. Your spouse may have moved money or opened accounts you never knew about. A skilled family law attorney can work with these professionals to make sure you get your fair share. They can stop your spouse from hiding retirement money that belongs to both of you. Your decades of saving deserve protection, not guesses about what exists.]]>On Behalf of Solomon Law Firm<![CDATA[What happens to a spouse found guilty of hiding assets in a divorce]]>https://www.solomonlawfirm.com/?p=486072026-03-03T21:27:40Z2026-03-04T07:38:51ZFinancial transparency forms the bedrock of New Hampshire divorce proceedings. When a spouse attempts to shield property or bank accounts, they violate the trust of the court and the legal rights of their partner. Understanding how to spot these tactics ensures you receive a fair and equitable distribution of marital property.
Spotting red flags of financial deception
You should monitor sudden shifts in your spouse’s behavior or your family's financial patterns. These subtle changes may often indicate that a partner is moving money behind your back.
A spouse suddenly requests control over mail or password-protected accounts.
The household income appears to drop despite no change in employment.
Your partner opens new bank accounts or lines of credit in their name only.
Large cash withdrawals or transfers to friends and family members occur frequently.
Business owners may delay new contracts or prepay expenses to lower reported profits.
If you notice these behaviors, start gathering documents like tax returns and bank statements immediately. Early detection helps your legal team trace the money trail before it disappears.
What are the penalties for hiding assets during a divorce?
The discovery phase allows your legal team to demand financial records through subpoenas and interrogatories. New Hampshire judges take a dim view of “financial hide-and-seek” and maintain the power to punish dishonest spouses. If a judge finds aspouse guilty of hiding assets, the Judge may award you a larger share of the remaining marital estate to offset the loss. The court may also order the guilty party to pay your legal fees and private investigator costs. In extreme cases, the court may even hold the dishonest spouse in contempt, which carries the risk of fines or jail time.
Protecting your future interests
A skilled advocate acts as a financial detective to ensure no stone remains unturned. They utilize forensic professionals to uncover offshore accounts and undervalued property. Relying on professional guidance ensures yousecure the financial stability you deserve as you begin your next chapter.]]>On Behalf of Solomon Law Firm<![CDATA[Parenting time options in New Hampshire: is 50/50 the way to go]]>https://www.solomonlawfirm.com/?p=485962026-01-22T16:55:13Z2026-01-06T11:47:11ZThe 2-2-3 Schedule
This routine works well for infants and toddlers. A child spends two days with one parent, two days with the other and then three days with the first parent. The schedule flips the next week. Young children often feel anxious when away from a caregiver for too long. This rotation ensures they see both parents often and keeps their emotional bonds strong.
For children who are in grade school, they can commit to a schedule where one parent has the child Monday through Wednesday; while the other parent has Wednesday to Friday. The parents then alternate weekends since Friday until Monday morning is a steadier schedule for the child and the parents.
Week-On/Week-Off
Older children and teenagers often prefer stability. Moving between houses every few days disrupts school work and social lives. This schedule allows a child to stay for a full seven days at one house before they move. It cuts down on driving and gives teenagers a predictable routine for homework and sports.
The Home Base Model
Sometimes a 50/50 split does not fit your work schedule. In this model, the child lives mostly with one parent while the other maximizes specific time slots. This might include every other weekend plus midweek dinners. This setup offers a consistent home base for the child while the other parent stays involved in daily life.
Why Details Matter
The state provides standard forms, but a judge does not know your family dynamic. Generic checkboxes often create loopholes that lead to arguments over holidays or rides. An experienced attorney helps you customize these documents, ensure your plan protects your rights and fits your real life.
]]>On Behalf of Solomon Law Firm<![CDATA[Unfinalized divorce: managing parenting time during the holidays]]>https://www.solomonlawfirm.com/?p=485922025-11-06T10:51:28Z2025-11-11T10:50:49ZWith the holidays fast approaching, separated parents often face immediate and intense stress. No finalized divorce decree means no court-ordered schedule, leaving holiday traditions vulnerable to conflict. You need a clear plan now to ensure your children enjoy the season without disputes between parents.
Establishing the Temporary Plan
When parents cannot agree on a schedule, a Temporary Hearing may provide a quick solution. Here, you formally ask the court to establish temporary orders for parental rights and responsibilities. New Hampshire judges always consider the best interests of the child when determining this schedule. Courts commonly implement arrangements like alternating major holidays each year (e.g., Mom gets Christmas this year, Dad gets it next year) or splitting longer school breaks in half. These temporary orders remain in place until the court issues the final divorce decree.
Prioritizing Peace and Perspective
Understanding that the court’s focus is solely on the child’s well-being helps parents manage expectations. Prioritizing low-conflict interactions with your co-parent makes the holiday experience better for everyone. Use these practical strategies to manage stress:
Document everything: Keep a detailed record of communications and proposed schedules.
Use a parenting app: Utilize a communication tool to keep messages factual and easily accessible.
Confirm transportation details: Agree in writing on specific pickup and drop-off times and locations.
It could also help if you stay flexible when possible. Offer minor adjustments if they don’t impact your core parenting time.
Protecting your family’s holiday experience
Securing a temporary order resolves uncertainty, giving both parents a reliable framework. Waiting for the final decree after a divorce to address holidays invites avoidable conflict and anxiety into your children’s lives. A proactive approach now safeguards your family’s holiday season and sets a positive foundation for future co-parenting.
]]>On Behalf of Solomon Law Firm<![CDATA[Did hotel negligence cause your injury?]]>https://www.solomonlawfirm.com/?p=485872025-09-05T10:11:08Z2025-09-10T10:10:25ZWhen you book a hotel stay, you expect a time of relaxation and enjoyment away from daily stresses. Unfortunately, accidents can quickly turn your peaceful getaway into a painful ordeal. Slips on wet lobby floors and falls on poorly lit stairways are just some of the common mishaps that occur at hotels. These can leave you with disrupted vacation plans, serious injuries and mounting medical bills. When faced with such overwhelming circumstances, can you actually hold the hotel responsible?
What makes hotels legally responsible
Hotels owe their guests what the law calls a "duty of care.” This means they must take reasonablesteps to keep you safe during your stay. This duty exists because hotels actively invite you onto their property for business purposes.Beyond making sure your room is safe, a hotel’s duty of care extends to:
Regularly inspecting the entire property to identify potential hazards
Promptly repairing potential dangers like wet floors, torn carpeting or broken stairs
Installing adequate lighting in hallways, stairwells and parking areas
Maintaining proper security measures to protect guests from criminal activity
Warning visitors about known dangers through proper signage
Ensuring pools and recreational areas meet safety standards
Following health codes in restaurants and food service areas
Training staff to respond appropriately to emergencies and safety concerns
When hotels neglect these responsibilities and you suffer an injury as a result, they may be legally liable for your damages.
The path forward after a hotel injury
Dealing with the pain and stress of an injury while you should be on vacation can be frustrating and overwhelming. A premises liability attorney can serve as yourdedicated advocate during this time. They know exactly what responsibilities the hotel has toward its guests and can identify when those duties were not met in your case. Your lawyer also handles difficult conversations with insurance representatives, who would most likely minimize your suffering or suggest you were at fault. This legal support levels the playing field between you and large hotel corporations with their own legal teams.]]>On Behalf of Solomon Law Firm<![CDATA[What people need to know after being injured at a local pool]]>https://www.solomonlawfirm.com/?p=485752025-07-07T07:25:51Z2025-07-10T07:24:54Zvisit the Livingston Pool to swim laps or let their kids cool off. They might head to Crystal Lake, the Raco-Theodore Pool or one of the local splash pads. They might also spend the night in a local hotel to access the pool there or visit friends who have a pool in their backyard. Unfortunately, pools can be as dangerous as they are enjoyable.
Every visit to a local pool is an opportunity for injury or worse. The people involved in poolside incidents may have significant injuries that they need to address. People generally need to understand the risks involved in visiting a pool and when pool owners or operators may be liable for causing or otherwise allowing harm to occur.
The responsibilities of pool owners
Those who operate pools as paid attractions or who allow others to visit private pools have certain obligations. Generally speaking, they need to maintain reasonably safe and sanitary facilities. Proper chlorination, appropriate physical maintenance and even warning signs can be important for the safety of pool visitors.
At paid facilities and public pools, the presence of lifeguards is critical for the protection of the public. If there are no lifeguards, then the owner or facility should post a warning advising visitors of that fact. There may need to be signs warning of other rules, such as rules against running, which could lead to falls and serious injuries.
There should be appropriate lifesaving gear, including poles and flotation devices. Workers should have sufficient training on safety, rescue and resuscitation in the event of a near-drowning.
What rights do people have after a pool-related injury?
Pool-related incidents are a common source of premises liability. Homeowners and businesses, as well as municipal authorities, may have a degree of liability if people get hurt at a pool because of negligence.
If other reasonable people can identify a hazard and a way to prevent injuries, then the people injured in the incident may have grounds for a premises liability lawsuit. Such lawsuits often result in insurance settlements. Occasionally, they may go to trial.
Those seeking compensation for injuries sustained at a pool may be eligible for reimbursement for medical expenses and property damage losses. Reviewing a situation that led to broken bones or brain damage from a near-drowning with our team can help people determine what options may be available to them.
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Parents may sometimes feel like their teenagers run the house, but that isn’t true from a legal perspective. Parents have the final legal say in everything from what health care their children receive to what extracurricular activities they enjoy and what time the children spend with each parent.
Parents with a parenting plan both have an obligation to uphold court orders to the best of their abilities. They should encourage their children to spend time with the other parent and avoid actions that could damage the parent-child relationship.
If a teenager is not cooperating, parents should address the issue and should make every reasonable effort to get a child to comply. Ignoring a court order, even if it’s because of the child’s preferences, can lead to legal actions to enforce it. New Hampshire courts may:
Find a parent in contempt
Grant the parent who hasn't seen their teenager extra time to make up for missed time
Permanently change the existing parenting schedule
Generally, teenagers can only refuse to see one parent once they turn 18 and are no longer subject to the Court’s authority.
What can I do if my teen still won't go?
If your teen refuses to see their other parent, document your efforts to comply with the order and notify the other parent of the issue in writing. Talk to your child to understand his/her concerns and consider counseling if there are deeper issues to address.
Your legal obligation is to uphold the court's orders, but open communication and protecting your child's well-being are also key.]]>On Behalf of Solomon Law Firm<![CDATA[How medical professionals can support crash compensation claims]]>https://www.solomonlawfirm.com/?p=485342025-06-19T12:39:07Z2025-03-06T09:28:20Zdoes not mandate liability coverage. There are drivers who do not carry any insurance.
Therefore, some people affected by major collisions have no option other than going to civil court. Regardless of whether an injured party needs to negotiate with an insurance company or develop a case for civil court, documentation provided by doctors, surgeons and even physical therapists can be helpful.
Why are medical records so important?
Injury-related expenses are often the most significant economic factor to consider after a car crash. Vehicle repair costs can add up to thousands, but even in cases where drivers must replace their vehicles, there is a fixed cost to reference.
In circumstances involving serious injuries, the expenses of a crash can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. People need to consider not just their existing medical invoices but also the future treatment that they may require. Beyond ongoing therapy, future therapy and pain management, there are also the likely increased costs of long-term care during retirement to address.
Lost wages are also a key consideration. Medical documentation can help clarify what treatment someone may require to manage their symptoms in the future. Additionally, medical documentation can also validate claims that an individual can no longer work or faces a long-term reduction in their earning potential because of their injuries.
The more documentation that individuals have affirming the extent of their injuries, the easier it may be for them to counter low insurance settlement offers or convince the courts that compensation is necessary. Gathering appropriate documentation is important for those seeking compensation after a motor vehicle collision. Medical records can help people optimize their recovery after a wreck.
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There is a degree of validity to the concerns people voice about vacating the marital home. There are some disadvantages that come with that decision. Spouses may lose access to personal property that they then need to replace, such as cookware and furniture.
Judges may consider living arrangements in addition to other family factors when making final determinations about property division. The person who currently lives in the home and any arrangements for shared parenting of minor children can influence what a judge decides to do with the marital home during litigated property division proceedings.
If you want to retain the home, it is usually just easier if you are the one living there. The spouse who leaves the home might have to fight an uphill battle if they want to regain possession of the home later in the divorce process. However, leaving does not eliminate or endanger your spousal interest in accrued home equity.
Under equitable distribution rules, each spouse has an interest in the equity in the home. Choosing to live elsewhere during the divorce does not automatically eliminate that interest. Particularly if the spouse who leaves continues to provide financial or practical support related to property maintenance and bills. The spouse remaining in the home is not in a position then to insist that the other spouse abandoned the property or the family.
Spouses who consider the long-term implications of the decisions made during a divorce can make choices that move them closer to their post-divorce goals. Discussing marital circumstances with a skilled legal team and learning about state law can help people choose the best steps to take as they prepare for an upcoming divorce.
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There are often two types of financial professionals that people work with during divorce. The first is a professional who provides a generalized financial review. Forensic accountants can go over household financial records in depth to evaluate whether there are warning signs of hidden assets or indicators of dissipation of marital property.
People may also need to work with specialists who can help assess the value of different assets. They may need to work with an appraiser to determine what their house is worth or an expert to evaluate the value of any special collections they hold. Financial specialists can help ensure that people receive a fair portion of the marital estate when they divorce.
Private investigators
Proving dissipation and tracking down hidden assets may not just require a professional financial review. People may also need to look carefully into the daily activities of a spouse. Private investigators can find evidence of infidelity or other secret matters that one person hides from their spouse. The information a private investigator uncovers can make a major difference to the overall outcome of a divorce. Digital forensic investigators may be useful in retrieving information from computers and cell phones.
Mental health professionals or child advocates
In scenarios where spouses have to establish shared parenting arrangements, they may need the help of professionals who can objectively determine what their children require for their best interests. Counselors and therapists can sometimes provide insight. Other times, child advocates may need to communicate with both parents about how to effectively share parenting.
Retaining the services of the right types of professionals can make a major difference for those preparing for divorce. Divorcing spouses often struggle to remain objective, and the perspective of a professional can prove invaluable for those trying to optimize what they retain from their marital estate and/or act in the best interest of their children.
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