Law & Politics

No Drama Divorce

Lower the emotional heat and work it out with mediation.Until you’ve been divorced, you just don’t know what it’s like.Divorce is easily the most-thought-of segment of legal endeavors known as “family law.” It’s one of the greatest legal misnomers because…

Sick Time

A guide to getting workers' comp.One hundred years ago, work in New Hampshire was tough on your health. We're not talking "tough" like typing too much gives you numb fingers or achy wrists, or tough like lifting that box of…

Popularity Contest

How Gov. Lynch serves up such sweet victories.Democrat John Lynch made history last fall when he was elected to a fourth term in office, the first governor of this state to do so in nearly 200 years. This wasn't the…

The Sure Thing

In New Hampshire, it's not just Death and Taxes you can count on.More than 1,000 New Hampshire residents are running for elected office this fall, ranging from U.S. Senate to County Register of Deeds. There are first-time candidates and experienced…

Candidate Crushes

Next year's primary is on Valentine's Day - prepare to be wooed.During this time of year elementary school teachers play out their annual ritual of trying to catch students passing notes that gauge romantic interest by asking a crush to…

Fresh Start?

What you need to know before you file for bankruptcy.If you're on the brink of drawing down your retirement savings to pay your credit card bills, New Hampshire attorneys have a nearly unanimous word of advice for you:"Don't," says Sandra…

New in Town

The retired, the rich, students - who else could work for $100?The number one question around the state capital this month is: Who are all of these people? When the two-year legislative session kicks off this month, a little less…

Rules Now Rule

Gone are the days of “whatever” regulation.You bought your little piece of New Hampshire, so you can do whatever you want with your property, right?Once upon a time — and really not so long ago — that was true. You…

Proving the Rule

Our state is truly exceptional, often for going against the grain.Every election season political analysts around the country collectively search for the "Big Theme," or what the year's particular elections are all about. Once there is a general consensus everyone…

Sphere of Influence

Concord may be a tiny planet, but just try to escape its gravity.A few years ago the planet most of us grew up calling Pluto got in trouble with the international scientific community. Some argued rather forcefully that Pluto, the…