Let Us Help With Marriage Dissolution
Divorce is one of life's most significant transitions, bringing legal, financial, and emotional challenges that can shape your future for years to come. At MacDonald Law, PC, our experienced divorce attorneys provide strategic guidance and strong advocacy to help you make informed decisions and protect what matters most.
Every divorce is unique, but common issues include:
- Property division
- Spousal support (alimony)
- Child custody and parenting plans
- Child support
Whether your divorce is resolved through negotiation or requires litigation, our team is committed to developing a strategy tailored to your goals while providing the compassionate support you need throughout the process.
Understanding Divorce in New Hampshire and Massachusetts
MacDonald Law, PC represents clients in divorce matters throughout both New Hampshire and Massachusetts. While the overall goal of dissolving a marriage is the same, each state has its own laws, procedures, and legal considerations. Our attorneys will help you understand your options and develop a strategy based on your individual circumstances.
New Hampshire Divorce
New Hampshire recognizes both no-fault and fault-based divorce.
Most divorces are filed based on irreconcilable differences, meaning the marriage has broken down beyond repair and cannot be reconciled. This allows either spouse to seek a divorce without proving that the other spouse was responsible for the breakdown of the marriage.
New Hampshire also permits fault-based divorces on statutory grounds, including:
- Adultery
- Extreme cruelty
- Impotence
- Treatment that seriously injures a spouse's health or endangers reason
- Conviction of a crime resulting in imprisonment for more than one year
- Absence for two years with no knowledge that the spouse is living
- Habitual drunkenness for two years
- Joining a religious sect that believes the marriage relationship is unlawful and refusing to cohabit for six months
- Failure or neglect to provide suitable support when able to do so
Massachusetts Divorce
Massachusetts also recognizes both no-fault and fault-based divorce.
The majority of divorces are filed as no-fault divorces based on an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Depending on whether the spouses agree on all issues, a no-fault divorce may proceed as either an uncontested (1A) or contested (1B) action.
Massachusetts also allows fault-based divorce on seven statutory grounds:
- Adultery
- Desertion
- Gross and confirmed habits of intoxication
- Cruel and abusive treatment
- Non-support
- Impotency
- Imprisonment for five years or more
Because every family and every divorce is different, our attorneys will explain the available options and help you determine the approach that best protects your interests.
Options for Resolving Your Divorce
Every divorce is different, and no single approach is right for every family. Some cases can be resolved through cooperation, while others require experienced courtroom advocacy.
Our attorneys help clients resolve divorce matters through:
- Negotiation between attorneys
- Mediation
- Collaborative divorce
- Settlement agreements
- Litigation when necessary
Whenever possible, we work to reach efficient and practical resolutions. When an agreement cannot be reached, our experienced trial attorneys are prepared to advocate for you in court.
Protecting Your Future Starts Here
Divorce can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate it alone. At MacDonald Law, PC, we understand that every decision you make today can affect your finances, your family, and your future.
Our attorneys combine strategic legal representation with compassionate guidance, helping clients make informed decisions while protecting what matters most. Whether your divorce is straightforward or highly contested, we are committed to helping you move forward with confidence.
Contact MacDonald Law, PC today to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help you navigate the divorce process.