Guardianship and Family Law

Portsmouth, New Hampshire Parents and Guardians Rights

The Law Offices of Rich Chamberlain represents clients who seek legal guardianship of a child, children or an adult with special needs.

We understand and are sympathetic to the sensitive nature of guardianship cases. Talk to us about your family law hopes.

New Hampshire Child Custody Services

In instances of parental death or incapacitation, minors need quick appointment of a guardian for proper care and well-being.

The best guardian for your child facilitates decisions about where the child will live and attend school, any medical treatment the child might need and provide love and affection. 

In instances of divorce and marital separation, our family law services include helping you and your spouse to craft a parenting plan that suits the best interests of child.

If a decision cannot be reached amicably, we are prepared for any type of legal journey:

• Negotiated separation agreements
• Mediation
• Trial
• Referral to other attorneys, where appropriate

Adoption in New Hampshire—Finding Homes for Children

The Law Offices of Rich Chamberlain assist clients who want to adopt a child or who want to place their child for adoption. 

• International adoption
• Private adoption
• Step-parent and second-parent adoption
• Gay and lesbian adoption
• Out-of-state adoption

Adopting Disabled Adults in New Hampshire

Our offices can also assist with setting up a special needs trust for family members or loved ones with disabilities for whom you may want to assume care. 

A special needs trust is important, because it allows your disabled loved one to benefit from government programs and provisions: 

• Social Security
• Medicaid and Medicare
• Veterans benefits
• Residential placement
• Adult day programs
• Job coaching
• Mental health counseling

Call the Law Offices of Rich Chamberlain at toll free 1-866-830-9250 or 1 603-766-4919 or use our email contact form for your free consultation.