By admin on March 20, 2012
The New Hampshire Supreme Court may soon hear arguments concerning whether or not to provide legal counsel to poor parents who face civil family law cases, particularly those that involve parental rights and responsibilities, abuse, and neglect issues, according to a recent article in the Boston Globe. New Hampshire and Mississippi are currently the only states that do not provide a parent an attorney in these cases if the parent cannot afford one.
Until recently, New Hampshire did provide attorneys for indigent parents facing certain family law battles involving children. However, funding for this program was cut in the previous legislative session, leaving many parents without representation just when they may need it most - when their relationship with their children is at stake.
Because the stakes in a child abuse and neglect case are so high, New Hampshire Legal Assistance recently filed suit, seeking to get the program reinstated so that parents will still have access to the help of an attorney. Opponents, however, say that creating a right to counsel in civil cases will create a “slippery slope” that will cost the state a great deal of money.
At issue are civil cases in which the state seeks to end a parent’s responsibilities due to allegations of child abuse or neglect. Parents who are accused of criminal abuse or neglect still have a right to counsel under the state and federal Constitutions.
Child custody can be one of the most complicated and heart-wrenching issues in any divorce. If you’re facing a custody dispute, you need a compassionate and knowledgeable New Hampshire parental rights attorney on your side who will fight for your best interests and those of your children. At Tenn And Tenn, P.A., we have the experience and the dedication to help you through these difficult issues. Call us today at (603) 624-3700 for a free, confidential telephone consultation.
By admin on October 17, 2011
The law firm of Tenn And Tenn, P.A. is very pleased to announce that James J. Tenn, Jr. and Mary E. Tenn have been awarded an exceptional honor from New Hampshire magazine. Annually, the national polling firm of Woodward-White performs a comprehensive search for the best attorneys in the United States by conducting extensive peer review surveys to find the “Best Lawyers in America”, and proudly featured this year are James and Mary. James has the notable honor of being voted best family lawyer and best family law mediator for 2011, and Mary was voted as best family lawyer.
The “essential guide to living in the Granite State”, New Hampshire magazine features the best New Hampshire has to offer, covering everything from fine cuisine to entertaining places, to articles on health, art, and politics. The magazine included family law lawyer Mary E. Tenn on the “Best Lawyers in America” list as she is an outstanding legal professional whose practice areas include personal injury, complex commercial litigation, and domestic relations matters. A graduate of Harvard Law School and a Manchester native, Mary is active in local charitable organizations, and was recognized in 2005 by the New Hampshire Bar Foundation for courtesy and excellence in law with the Robert E. Kirby award. Family law attorney James J. Tenn, a lifelong resident of New Hampshire as well, is a trial lawyer whose practice areas include personal injury, criminal defense, divorce, and parenting disputes over children. James has also been recognized by the New Hampshire Bar Foundation for excellence in law with the Robert E. Kirby award and was acknowledged by the New Hampshire Bar Association for his admirable pro bono work.
Founded in 1995, Tenn And Tenn, P.A. is dedicated to providing an extraordinary level of client service and trial advocacy. Each of our attorneys has diverse legal experience and a remarkable record of achieving excellent results for our clients. For more information on our firm, please visit us at http://www.tennandtenn.com/ or call 1(603) 624-3700.
By admin on November 22, 2010
The New Hampshire law firm of Tenn And Tenn, P.A. is proud to announce that the firm has been included in The Best Lawyers in America (2011) publication. James J. Tenn, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Tenn have been selected by Best Lawyers as family law attorneys.
As one of the most respected peer-review publications within the legal profession, The Best Lawyers in America includes 39,766 attorneys within 80 practice areas from all 50 states as well as from the District of Columbia. The list of accomplished attorneys is compiled from thorough and confidential attorney review surveys in which lawyers are evaluated. To sum it up, The Best Lawyers in America (2011), 17th edition is based on more than 3.1 million meticulous evaluations of attorneys by other attorneys.
Tenn And Tenn, P.A. is proud that our lawyers have been recognized in what is a highly respected professional honor, particularly since attorneys are not required or allowed to pay fees to be listed by Best Lawyers. Moreover, attorneys included in the Best Lawyers list do not play any role in deciding which practice area they are recognized in. The area of law in which an attorney is selected for inclusion is determined by votes that they receive from other attorneys.
The family law lawyers at Tenn And Tenn, P.A. handle cases in all State Courts and Family Court Divisions throughout New Hampshire relating to child custody disputes, child support, matrimonial financial matters, alimony, and other domestic relation issues.
To learn more about the law firm of Tenn And Tenn, P.A. and the many accomplishments of family law attorneys James J. Tenn, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Tenn, please visit http://www.tennandtenn.com/. We also welcome you to refer back to our blog for the latest in New Hampshire legal news and related events.
