Do divorced parents have to live in the same state?

Do divorced parents have to live in the same state?

Both parents do not have to live in the same state to have either joint legal or joint physical custody.

What is joint custody with primary residence?

In joint custody, both parents are custodial parents and neither parent is a non-custodial parent. With joint physical custody, terms such as “primary custodial parent” and “primary residence” have no legal meaning other than for determining tax status.

How do you request a guardian ad litem in NH?

A guardian ad litem can be requested by either the Court, or one or both of the parties involved. In most cases, the GAL will meet with the child to discuss specific issues. The GAL will also meet with the parents and interview other important people in the child’s life.

How long do you have to pay child support in NH?

In New Hampshire, child support is payable until the child turns 18 or terminates their High School education whichever is later, or the child is married or becomes a member of the armed services. The Court has the ability to extend child support for a disabled child.

Is NH an equitable distribution state?

New Hampshire is an “equitable distribution” state, which divides property based on a judge’s determination of what’s fair under the circumstances of each case. Community property states, on the other hand, allocate property between spouses as close to 50-50 as possible.

What is considered abandonment of a child in NH?

It shall be presumed that the parent intends to abandon the child who has been left by his parent without provision for his identification or who has been left by his parent in the care and custody of another without any provision for his support, or without communication from such parent for a period of 6 months.