Law Office of Celeste M. Christo, PLLC
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(603) 433-0208
(603) 433-0208
4 Greenleaf Woods Dr, Suit 201, Portsmouth, New Hampshire 03801 United States
Practice Areas
As an attorney with experience since 1997, I represent clients in a broad range of family law matters.
At Christo Law,
we provide representation
for a wide range of potential clients. If you or your spouse are considering a divorce,
you can talk to us to learn more about your rights concerning your children and your marital assets. If you have questions related to support, custody or parental rights, we can help you by creating a parenting schedule
and determining appropriate levels of child support
or spousal support. We can help parents understand the law to make sure that they are getting what they are entitled to and ensure that the best interests of the child are being met by both parents. If you have already received a judgment from the Court and one party is not fulfilling their obligations under the court order, it may be possible to pursue a contempt
case and determine how to best enforce the orders.
Past instances of domestic violence could affect a parent's right to see his or her child. Those who are seeking protection or are contesting allegations of domestic violence can come to us for advice and representation. With our help, victims of domestic violence may be able to get a preliminary or final order of protection or those wrongfully accused may be successful in having the order overturned.
Take a moment to review the information below and contact us to schedule a free, initial consultation.
Past instances of domestic violence could affect a parent's right to see his or her child. Those who are seeking protection or are contesting allegations of domestic violence can come to us for advice and representation. With our help, victims of domestic violence may be able to get a preliminary or final order of protection or those wrongfully accused may be successful in having the order overturned.
Take a moment to review the information below and contact us to schedule a free, initial consultation.
Divorce and Legal Separation:
Whether your case is simplistic or complex, we provide a broad range of services to help guide you through the process of obtaining a divorce or legal separation. Our years of experience will allow us to evaluate the assets and liabilities in your case, develop a parenting schedule that is in the best interest of your children, and determine the appropriate level of child and/or spousal support. We understand that there may be issues that need to be resolved quickly once a petition for divorce or legal separation is filed and will work with you to achieve results as efficiently as possible.
Child Custody and Parental Rights:
For many couples, the thought of not seeing your children every day is devastating. During this emotional time, it is crucial to have the advice of an attorney who knows the law, who can protect your rights as a parent and who can assist you to develop a parenting plan
which will work for your family while at the same time, attempting to minimize the impact that your case will have on your children.
Child Support:
Whether you are the person paying or receiving child support, navigating the laws concerning child support obligations can be confusing. The law is clear - both parents have an obligation to support their children. Each state employs a child support formula to determine the appropriate amount of support to be paid for the children. The amount of child support depends on the income and deductions of each parent and in certain cases, on the parenting schedule each parent enjoys with the children. However, oftentimes, the income of a parent who is self-employed or not receiving regular income may not be easily discerned. Once we have helped you gather your financial information and prepared a financial affidavit, we will assist you in obtaining the necessary financial documents from the other parent and will ensure that the child support calculation is performed properly and that any deductions are applied.
Alimony / Spousal Support:
An essential element in evaluating the issue of support is to take the time to understand your financial situation. We offer experienced advice to help you understand your rights concerning spousal support. We will provide careful analysis and consideration to the facts of your case and help you understand the range of issues the court will consider in making an order concerning spousal support, including income available for support, financial need for support, household expenses, health and employability of each party, length of the marriage, and the standard of living enjoyed during the marriage. We understand the stress associated with the financial uncertainty of the divorce process and will assist you in presenting a fair proposal for the payment of spousal support.
Domestic Violence:
Domestic violence is a very sensitive and involved area of the law which can have devastating effects on your family. Like most judges and courts, we give these cases the special attention they deserve. Whether you are the victim of spousal abuse seeking a restraining order or final order of protection, or an individual who has been wrongfully accused of domestic violence, we have the skill and experience necessary to assist you in protecting your rights, including your right to parent your children.
Modification Actions:
When the agreement was signed or the final order was entered at the conclusion of your divorce or parenting matter, you may have thought that order provided you with a plan for the future. However, circumstances frequently change. Incomes increase or decrease, schedules change, and people relocate. If your circumstances have changed since the entry of your original decree, you may be able to petition for a modification. We have the experience to understand the requirements of the law concerning what changes are permissible and will assist you in preparing a petition or agreement to modify based on the facts of your case.
Contempt:
You obtained a final decree of divorce or custody. You thought the fight was over, only to learn that the other party is not fulfilling their obligations under the order. When faced with a party who is not in compliance with an existing decree, we will help you determine the most effective way to enforce those orders.
