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In Tarnawa v. Goode, the NH Supreme Court (Hicks, J.) affirmed that the Superior Court has concurrent jurisdiction with the Probate Court to partition real estate, even though the owners previously inherited it in a NH probate proceeding. Congratulations to Joshua Gordon who represented the prevailing party. The decision is in accord with the general […]
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When clients tell a partner of mine that they want to leave their beloved vacation home to their children, he half-jokingly responds, “Why would you do that to them?” and then explains that, all too often, family disputes develop over grievances about uneven use, contributions to maintenance, tax, insurance and other expenses, and other property […]
This order is offered as a sample for educational purposes only. References to law and rules may not be current or accurate. Counsel must evaluate whether the order has utility in a given case. I am always happy to try to answer general questions of fellow counsel about law and practice and can be reached […]
Although the NH Supreme Court’s decision in Brooks v. Allen does not establish new law, it is important precedent for the resolution of property division disputes between domestic partners. Renee Brooks and Steven Allen had lived as a family for twenty years and had a son. They owned jointly property in Northwood and Allen was the sole […]
