Tuesday, July 08, 2008

FAQ

General

• What are your office hours?
• How may we reach you?

Divorce

• How long does it take to get a divorce in New Hampshire?
• What is the difference between a divorce and legal separation?
• What is the divorce procedure in New Hampshire?
• How much does a divorce cost in New Hampshire?
• What is the difference between legal and physical custody?
• How is child support calculated in New Hampshire?
• Is alimony awarded in New Hampshire divorce cases?
• How is property distributed in New Hampshire divorces?

Real Estate

• Do I need a title search?
• What is title insurance?
• There is a lawyer preparing all of the paperwork, so why do I need to hire a lawyer?
• I made an offer on a house which was accepted, but the next day the seller told me he was taking another offer. Can he do that?
• The owner of the house I am buying told me he would make certain repairs before I purchase the house. Do those need to be in writing?
• What does joint tenants with rights of survivorship mean?
• What does tenants in common mean?
• I have just gotten divorced and I was awarded our house. What do I need to do with the deed?
• What is a transfer tax?
• Who pays for the transfer tax?

Wills and Basic Estate Planning

• Why do I need a will?
• What is an executor or administrator?
• Will my estate need to go through probate?
• What is a special bequest?
• Do I need to name a guardian?
• What is a trustee?
• What is a Durable Health Care Power of Attorney?
• What is a Living Will?
• What is a Power of Attorney?

Workers Compensation

• When is someone entitled to Workers Compensation benefits under NH Law?
• When is someone entitled to Workers Compensation benefits under NH Law?
• What benefits are available to me under NH Workers Compensation law?
• How is my workers' compensation rate calculated?
• Who is covered by workers' compensation insurance?
• I've been injured at work, what do I do now?
• What is an Independent Medical Examination?
• Who pays for a lawyer?

Please contact the offices of Crisp & Associates with your questions and concerns. We are looking forward to hearing from you.