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Conference quokka::non_custodial_parents

Title:Welcome to the Non-Custodial Parents Conference
Notice:Please read 1.* before writing anything
Moderator:MIASYS::HETRICK
Created:Sun Feb 25 1990
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:420
Total number of notes:4370

361.0. "NH support laws, and mediation questions" by QUOKKA::32006::OSBORNE () Fri Sep 22 1995 14:22

New to this file, and this experience (about to be divorced, I would like a
little information, via email or post if it's general interest:

What is the general "formula" for child support in NH? What is it based on?

Does anyone have experience with "mediation" in NH? My wife, soon to be ex,
brought up the idea, and it seems like a good way to go, but if anyone has
direct knowledge, would be very helpful. 

Finally, (email, of course), I would like recommendations for lawyers who are
supportive of "mediation", and have been good representatives for fathers.

Sad to have to ask this,
John O.
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361.1Some infoQUOKKA::19584::DIPIRROFri Sep 22 1995 14:5010
    	I don't know the exact formula, but it's based on your income, the
    age(s) of the kid(s), daycare expenses, and possibly other things. Just
    sit down comfortably before anyone tells you what you'll be paying!
    	Obviously, there are kids involved and you're definitely planning
    to divorce rather than consider reconciliation. "Mediation" is often
    inadequate in such cases. It's more oriented towards "simple" divorces
    or where the couple is still trying to reconcile.
    	It's attractive as a cheap alternative and probably worth looking
    into further, but be prepared for things to get uglier than they are
    now and to have to bring attorneys into the picture.
361.2MKOTS3::RAUHI survived the Cruel SpaWed Sep 27 1995 12:5614
    Mediation can be either a good or bad thing. It depends upon who is
    mediating, and if the opposing camp some how is allowed her attorney
    into confernce. I have heard both good and bad. Be careful that this
    doesnt become a second battle field where the ex gets some lopsided
    issues stuff down the throat. 
    
    One mediation that happened, reading one internet page, had mediation
    with a rep from a womans crisis shelter, and he was able to close the
    place under the 'Rico Law' which is gangster and rack-a-tearing.:) Soo,
    be weary, wear kevlon skivvies, and carry a big stick!:)
    
    ps: Its great to be back in here. I have not, for some strange reason,
    been able to access this file. Perhaps the phone cops?:)
    
361.3QUOKKA::15838::HENDERSONGive the world a smile each dayThu Sep 05 1996 18:4913

 
 At what age, in New Hampshire, is a child no longer considered a "minor"?
 I'm speaking of a son, who is over 18, living with his mom, not attending
 school.



 Thanks


 Jim
361.4MKOTS3::RAUHI survived the Cruel SpaFri Sep 06 1996 10:1811
    And the answer is!!!:
    
    At that moment! Less of course the minor child is about to enter
    college. If not, and there is nothing in the winds for furthering the
    education, 'Now' is then the time to write a motion for a change in
    child support payments and to declair the child an adult!! 
    
    So, if you see nothing for college, Run, don't walk to your best
    attorney and get the sucker to get you off the hook!!:)