Pamela A. Peterson

Pam represents individuals in divorce, domestic relation issues and Hague Convention cases. As an advocate in court and a steady counselor, Pam assists her clients in the complex areas of divorce and domestic relations law. Pam is also a New Hampshire Certified Marital Mediator so she conducts mediation in a private setting and is regularly appointed as a mediator in different family courts. She also has a background in environmental law and wrote an amicus brief for a New Hampshire Supreme Court case involving a major wetlands dispute.

Family Law Forum Blog: https://familylawforum.devinemillimet.com/

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EDUCATION:
Vermont Law School, Juris Doctor (Cum Laude), 1994
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Bachelor of Science, 1991
Representative Matters

Trials in complex divorce, custody/parenting, alimony and child support matters.
Conducts marital mediations in complex divorce and custody matters.
Amicus Brief in Conservation Law Foundation v. N.H. Wetlands Council.

Professional Affiliations

New Hampshire Bar Association, Family Law Section

Certified Marital Mediator since 2003

Awards and Honors:

Named by peers as a Best Lawyer in Family Law since 2013
Received the Best Lawyers 2021 Family Law "Lawyer of the Year" award in Manchester, NH
New England Super Lawyers since 2017
2012 Recipient of the L. Jonathan Ross Award for Outstanding Commitment to Legal Services for the Poor, New Hampshire Bar Association.
2007 Co-Recipient of the Hillsborough County Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award, Pro Bono Referral Program.
2007 Award of Merit, Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Publications

MCLE "A Practical Guide to Divorce in New Hampshire," Alimony Chapter 2021 Update with Attorney Joshua Bearce.

Speaking Engagements

NH Bar Association, "Practice Skills Course: Family Law," June & December, 2013 - 2022

NH Bar Association, "Top 10 Tips for QDRO Preparation," February 19, 2019

NH Bar Association, "Tax Issues in Divorce," November 30, 2018

NH Bar Association, "Unbundled Legal Services - Maximizing Access to Justice," November 4, 2016

NH Bar Association, "Developments in the Law: Family Law," October 13, 2016

NH Bar Association “Small Business and Divorce: What You Need to Know,” March 24, 2016

NH Bar Association "Practice Skills Course: Family Law," December 9, 2015

NH Bar Association "Divorce Boot Camp," November 9, 2015, October 19, 2015

NH Bar Association "Developments in the Law: Family Law," October 29, 2015

NH Bar Association "Practice Skills Course: Family Law," June 3, 2015

NH Bar Association "Practical Skills Course: Family Law," December 10, 2014

NH Bar Association "Developments in the Law: Family Law," October 31, 2014

NH Bar Association Program Coordinator for "Basic Family Law," September 19, 2014

NH Bar Association "Update on Child Support," June 18, 2014

NH Bar Association Program Chair for “Aftermath of the Wilbur Decision,” March 28, 2014
NH Women's Bar Association - "Developments in Family Law: 2013," January 24, 2014
NH Bar Association - Program Co-Chair for "Upcoming Changes to the NH Child Support Guidelines," June 12, 2013
NH Bar Association - "Divorce Boot Camp," October 15, 22, & 29, 2012
NH Bar Association - Developments in the Law - "Family Law Update," October 26, 2012
NH Bar Association - “Litigating a Parenting Plan in Divorce,” May 13, 2011
NH Bar Association - “Issues Surrounding Modification of Parenting Plans,” March 23, 2011
NH Women’s Bar Association - “Developments in the Law 2010,” February 3, 2011
NH Women's Bar Association - "Development in Family Law: 2008," May 26, 2009
Family Law Forum / Crazy Love -"She Works Hard for the Money" - Running a Healthy Divorce Practice in 2009, February 13, 2009
Lorman Education Services - "Civil Unions," April 15, 2008
NH Women's Bar Association - "Developments in Family Law: 2007," January 25, 2008
NBI - "Child Custody and Shared Parenting," December 3, 2007
"Recent Developments in Employment Law/Family Law: What Employers Need to Know" presented both in Andover, MA and in Bedford, NH, October 19th & October 31st, 2007
NH Federal Practice Institute - "Issues in Representing Military Members in Time of War," September 27, 2007
NBI - "Preventing Critical Financial Mistakes in Divorce," March 28, 2007
NH Women's Bar Assoc. "Developments in Family Law: 2006," December 16, 2006
NH Trial Lawyers Association - "2005 Family Law Forum," May 5, 2005
DMB - "Handling Divorce Case & Child Custody," April 9, 2004
NHBA - "Introduction and Overview of Divorce Litigation," March 14, 2003

Community Involvement

The Chase Home, Portsmouth, NH - Board of Directors
NH Campaign for Legal Services Leadership Council
Seacoast Leadership Class of 2016
NH Pro Bono Referral Program Board of Governors, Secretary & Board Member- 2001-2021
Impact Melanoma of New England - Volunteer
Dempsey, Center, Lewiston, ME - fundraiser

Bar Admissions

Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire