Other than filing bankruptcy, you can't. You co-signed, which means you accepted full responsibility for every payment to the lender, regardless of any agreement that you had with the other signer. You are on the hook at much as the other signer, and they don't have to come after him if... View More

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answered on May 27, 2025

You may be able to sue the storage facility for the actions of its employee, as businesses can be held liable for misconduct by their staff. A lawsuit could seek damages for assault, emotional distress, and property damage. A personal injury attorney can assess the strength of your case and guide... View More

It seems like you may still have a criminal case. If so you should hire the best defense lawyer in the area where the court is located. I would suggest looking for any attorney who has at least 10 years of experience, is a member of a national (NACDL) and NH specific criminal defense lawyer... View More

A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Until you are able to arrange a consult with a local attorney, the basic rule is that people are free to represent themselves (pro se). Health insurance carriers could impose conditions on their policies or... View More

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answered on Dec 8, 2023

In this situation, the police may retain the bike temporarily as part of their investigation, especially if there's uncertainty about its ownership. It's important to continue cooperating with the police, providing any additional evidence you have that supports your claim of ownership.... View More

Based on New Hampshire law, courts enforce settlement agreements despite duress claims because the legal standard is difficult to meet. To prove duress, you must show: (1) you involuntarily accepted the terms, (2) the opposing party wrongfully exerted coercive pressure, (3) you had no reasonable... View More

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answered on Oct 23, 2025

What you describe is typically litigated as “duress” or “economic duress,” not a freestanding tort of “coercion.” In New Hampshire, you can set aside a settlement only by proving an improper or unlawful threat that left you with no reasonable alternative, and that the threat caused your... View More

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answered on Oct 22, 2025

You’re dealing with two distinct issues: a technical filing irregularity and a potential asset‑concealment scheme. A “certificate of live birth” is usually a hospital record, not a state‑certified birth certificate, and its acceptance alone rarely invalidates a divorce unless it impacted... View More

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answered on Oct 21, 2025

If you’re being pressured into signing an agreement you believe is unfair, you still have options after closing. A settlement agreement signed under coercion, duress, or fraud may be challenged in court, but it requires showing clear evidence that you were forced or manipulated into signing... View More

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answered on Oct 21, 2025

You can demand, through discovery and negotiation, the names and titles of the individuals who possess relevant knowledge and who hold authority to sign a settlement for each Defendant. The law does not treat identity as privileged; privilege protects internal deliberations and “levels” of... View More

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answered on Oct 21, 2025

You do have leverage under New Hampshire contract law, but it turns on the text of your purchase‑and‑sale and the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing in every contract. If the park weaponizes the “not finalized by closing” escape clause after pressuring you to accept a lopsided... View More

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answered on Oct 16, 2025

You should not accept a one-sided “global” release. Limit the release to claims you have or could have asserted against the manufacturer and installer through the effective date and arising from the purchase, installation, defects, and repairs; expressly exclude claims against non-parties... View More

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answered on Oct 11, 2025

It’s understandable to feel concerned when a development like a shooting range is planned so close to your home, especially when it affects your peace of mind and property values. In New Hampshire, towns have limited control over private property use unless local zoning ordinances specifically... View More

It seems unlikely but an entry for default does not end the case. Damages must probably still be ascertained, and the attorneys will want to probe for those issues. There is no reason to take a chance, simply call the attorney's office that issued the subpoena and ask them if the deposition... View More

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answered on Sep 27, 2025

When a settlement is reached in a civil case, the agreement generally needs to be signed by both parties to be enforceable. The timing of when it gets filed with the court depends on how the settlement is structured and how the judge wants the case finalized. Typically, the settlement paperwork is... View More

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answered on Sep 2, 2025

You have a strong argument that the fence interferes with your Limited Common Area rights as set out in the condominium declaration and site plan. The fact that the developer declarant himself created the plan showing a 10-foot LCA from your wall supports your position. Even if you purchased “as... View More

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answered on Aug 29, 2025

Selling your home will not automatically end your civil suit, but it could change what types of damages you can claim. Since your lawsuit is based on defects and warranty issues that existed while you owned the home, you still have the right to pursue claims for the harm you experienced, including... View More

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answered on Aug 28, 2025

You can sell your manufactured home while a lawsuit is pending, but you’ll need to be prepared for extra steps. Any buyer has the right to know about material issues affecting the property, including unresolved defects and active litigation. If you don’t disclose the lawsuit, you risk future... View More

A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Until you are able to discuss with a New Hampshire attorney in terms of applicable Vehicle & Traffic Laws, in most places nationwide, the fault would lie primarily with the vehicle making the incursion into... View More

A New Hampshire attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. The natural choice in most places is generally an attorney. There are arbitrators who represent clients outside of their arbitration schedule, but it depends on the type of case that comes to them and the... View More