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I am about to file for divorce from my husband of 10 years. We have three children, age 8, 8 and 4. We would are planning on sharing the custody of the children, however, I would like them to go to school where I live and go to their father vacation times or holidays. how could we manage this? how would the law status on this? how long does it take for a divorce process to be complete , in average? Do I need a lawyer for the process? Thank you
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The law allows you to represent yourself in a divorce proceeding. However, the divorce process is complex and you may be at a disadvantage by representing yourself. You should at least consult with several lawyers, many of whom offer a free initial consultation. It is not clear what you mean by "sharing custody". If you mean that the children will spend equal time with both parents then you should consider how close you and husband will live to each other and how it will work for getting the kids to school or daycare. The time to get divorce varies depending on the complexity of the issues, such as whether custody is contested, finances, etc. If you have an agreement then it can happen quickly. If there is no agreement it could take around a year or longer if the issues are complex or one party appeals to the NH Supreme Court. Best wishes.
Answered on Nov 29th, 2016 at 7:21 AM