Domestic Violence Protective Order

If another person causes you to be in fear for your safety, under New Hampshire law you can apply for a domestic violence protective order. The party requesting the protection is called the Petitioner. If the event occurs on the weekend and there is a credible threat, local police can assist you with obtaining an […]

Attorney Valerie Raudonis Prevails in NH Supreme Court Case

Nashua, NH: The New Hampshire Supreme Court has held that an unmarried man may legally adopt an assenting adult while that adult maintains her legal relationship with her birth mother. The case, entitled In re Y.L., was decided on July 3, 2018 . The result was a major achievement for Welts, White & Fontaine, P.C. attorney […]

Family Law Appeals In New Hampshire

The last thing people want to deal with after a long, drawn out trial over custody or divorce is more court proceedings. But unfortunately, appeals are often the reality. Sometimes, it’s because someone didn’t get the result they wanted in trial court. Or maybe, the other side is appealing and you are forced to defend […]

Unmarried Couples Buying a New Home In New Hampshire

Unmarried Couples Buying A New Home In New Hampshire May Want To Consider A Tenancy In Common When buying a new home you may hear the terms “joint tenants” and “tenants in common,” but what do these terms really mean and how do they apply to you? When two or more individuals purchase a home […]

Amherst, New Hampshire estate planning clients…

…have questions and concerns about Joint Ownership of property and accounts in their estate plans. In joint ownership, two or more persons share an undivided fractional ownership in property with rights of survivorship. This mechanism is effective for avoiding probate, because the property passes automatically upon the death of one joint owner to the surviving […]

Attorney Mike Fontaine Named New Hampshire Bar Association Liaison for Family Law and Workers’ Compensation

Attorney Michael J. Fontaine, a director and shareholder of Welts, White, and Fontaine, serves on the New Hampshire Bar Association’s Committee on Cooperation with the Courts and was recently named as the Committee’s liaison to both the Family Law and Workers’ Compensation Sections of the N.H. Bar. As a liaison, Attorney Fontaine’s role is to […]

Financial Betrayal and the Looming Divorce

Amherst, NH area client asks: Should I have seen my divorce coming? The foundation of any relationship is trust. When trust is broken, it is often difficult to repair; but when a spouse takes actions that dissipate assets or income, he or she may be plotting a divorce, and the damage caused may be substantial. […]

Penalty-free Access to Retirement Funds in Divorce

The division of retirement accounts is often one of the many issues that needs to be addressed in a divorce matter. Although trying to retain retirement accounts you may be awarded in divorce is often advisable, you may also need some of these funds in order to secure housing, pay off debts, or just to […]

A Merrimack Client asked: How Do I Select an Appropriate Guardian For My Minor Children?

This blog is intended for informational use only. The information contained herein should not be construed as offering legal advice or a legal opinion. A Merrimack, New Hampshire estate planning clients asked about the selection of a guardian in their wills. Appointing a guardian for minor children can be a challenging decision. The following information […]

A client from Windham, NH asks: What Are My Health Insurance Options Post-Divorce?

This blog is intended for informational use only. The information contained herein should not be construed as offering legal advice or a legal opinion. If you have been covered under your spouse’s health and/or dental insurance plan during the marriage, you will need to do some research to find out what options are available to […]

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I was referred to Jack White by a friend who hired him to represent her during her own divorce. I was going through some very rough times trying to prepare the documents I needed to file my own divorce case. I had asked Jack if he could take some time to look over the paperwork and “spot check” my work. I am SO glad I did. Jack was very knowledgeable in his field and very professional. I can’t thank him enough for taking the time to set me on the right path and to answer my legal questions. I would highly recommend him and the entire Welts, White and Fontaine staff to anyone in need of legal assistance.”
Michelle T.

I am thankful for the professional guidance and legal advice Michael Fontaine provided me throughout my difficult process. I appreciate his looking out for me during the emotional stress and exhaustive process of the divorce experience. His kind manner and guidance enabled me to continuously move forward. He and his staff provided exceptional legal assistance in helping me navigate in a confident manner. I will always be grateful that he was the “Bulldog” that I needed as we moved through Mediation to Settlement!”
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This firm is outstanding… my company has done business with them for nearly 20 years and I am always impressed with the accessibility of the staff and the down to earth personalized service. Aside from pesky legal issues that crop up which is part of running a company, my son recently suffered a back injury due to a rear end collision. Welts, White & Fontaine made us feel truly represented and negotiated for us a settlement that I believe would have otherwise been impossible to achieve with any other firm.”
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Domestic Violence Protective Order