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Divorce is one of the most significant legal and personal transitions many individuals will experience. The decisions made during divorce proceedings can impact your financial future, your relationship with your children, and your long-term stability for years to come.
At Lydon Law, we help clients throughout New Hampshire navigate divorce matters with compassionate guidance, strategic advocacy, and practical legal solutions tailored to their unique circumstances. Whether your divorce involves parenting disputes, financial complexities, high-conflict litigation, or negotiated settlement discussions, our attorneys are committed to protecting your interests and helping you move forward with confidence.
With offices in Nashua and Portsmouth, we represent clients throughout Southern New Hampshire in both contested and uncontested divorce matters.
New Hampshire allows both fault-based and no-fault divorce proceedings. Most divorces proceed under no-fault grounds based on irreconcilable differences, meaning neither spouse is required to prove wrongdoing to obtain a divorce.
Even when spouses agree that divorce is necessary, disputes may still arise regarding:
Our attorneys help clients understand the legal process, evaluate settlement options, and prepare for both negotiation and litigation when necessary.
Additional information regarding divorce procedures is available through the New Hampshire Judicial Branch Family Division.
Some divorces can be resolved cooperatively through negotiated agreements, while others involve significant disagreements requiring court intervention.
In uncontested divorces, spouses generally agree on:
These cases are often resolved more efficiently and with reduced conflict.
Contested divorces involve disputes regarding one or more important issues.
These cases may require:
Our attorneys work to resolve disputes efficiently whenever possible while remaining fully prepared to advocate aggressively when litigation becomes necessary.
Dividing marital assets and debts is often one of the most complex aspects of divorce proceedings. New Hampshire follows equitable distribution principles, meaning property is divided fairly, though not necessarily equally.
Our attorneys help clients evaluate both short-term and long-term financial implications during divorce negotiations and litigation.
We frequently work with financial professionals, appraisers, and other experts when complex assets or valuation issues are involved.
When children are involved, divorce proceedings often require important decisions regarding parenting schedules, custody arrangements, and parental responsibilities.
New Hampshire courts focus on the best interests of the child when evaluating parenting plans and custody matters.
Courts may consider:
Our attorneys help parents develop practical parenting plans designed to support healthy co-parenting relationships and long-term family stability.
We also assist clients facing:
Child support obligations are typically addressed during divorce proceedings involving minor children.
Many divorce disputes can be resolved through mediation and negotiated settlement agreements without requiring trial.
The timeline depends on whether the divorce is contested, the complexity of financial issues, and whether parenting disputes are involved.
Yes. Most divorces in New Hampshire proceed under no-fault grounds based on irreconcilable differences.
New Hampshire courts follow equitable distribution principles when dividing marital assets and debts.
Yes. Parenting plans, custody schedules, and child-related responsibilities are commonly addressed during divorce proceedings involving children.
Many divorce matters involve mediation or settlement discussions before trial, especially when parenting disputes are involved.
If you are considering divorce or your spouse has already filed, the divorce attorneys at Lydon Law help. We will listen carefully to your concerns, answer your questions, and develop a plan to protect your rights and your financial future.
Contact Lydon Law today to schedule an appointment with an attorney to discuss your situation and how we can help.
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