Law Offices of
Parnell, Michels & McKay, PLLC
“Simply a higher standard”
25 Nashua Road
Suite C5
Londonderry, NH 03053
Phone: (603) 434-6331
Fax: (603) 437-6039
137 Main Street
P.O. Box 669
N. Woodstock, NH 03262
Phone: (603) 745-8600
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Parenting Issues: Common Challenges Post-Divorce
As a marriage breaks down, divorcing parents have their family dynamics fundamentally change. The parties’ children bear the brunt of this impact. As their parents try to navigate the end of a phase of their lives, the children often get swept up in changes of what they have known their entire life. Co-parenting requires a [...]
New Hampshire’s Elimination of the Civil Statute of Limitations for Sexual Assault: A Landmark Change for Survivors
In a significant legislative shift, New Hampshire has abolished the civil statute of limitations for sexual assault cases, offering survivors the opportunity to seek justice at any time, regardless of when the assault occurred. This change, effective since September 18, 2020, marks a pivotal moment in the state's commitment to supporting victims and holding perpetrators [...]
Beyond the Game: How ‘Assumption of Risk’ Shapes Injury Lawsuits in Sports and Recreational Activities
Injuries often happen in sports, and the majority of the time they are contemplated by the participant before they play the sport. For example, someone that plays high school or college football knows when they sign up that they may get a concussion due to the violent nature of the sport. However, where does someone [...]
What is an Appeal?
People who are unhappy with their trial court decision frequently say they are going to appeal the ruling. In doing so, people assume the appeal functions as a form of “retrial” or a way to have the judge come to a different conclusion by rehearing their case. However, this is not the function of an [...]
Child Support – Modification and Private Agreements
Child support is a very common area of conflict in family law cases. Whether you are an unwed parent, or whether the parties have been married, so long as parents have minor children, the court must address the financial component of the children’s welfare. Whether by agreement, or after a final contested hearing, child support [...]