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Amy C. Connolly

Amy C. Connolly

Family Law Specialist, Board-Certified in Family Trial Law by the NBTA
  • Family Law, Divorce, Domestic Violence
  • New Hampshire
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Biography

Attorney Amy Connolly helps protect her clients’ children, assets and future. She is the only Board-Certified family trial lawyer in New Hampshire certified by the National Board of Trial advocacy. This accreditation demonstrates her specialized knowledge in the area of family law. She has successfully represented clients in the Circuit Court-Family Division and the New Hampshire Supreme Court. Prior to practicing family law, Attorney Connolly was a felony level prosecutor. With over a decade of experience, her clients benefit from her extensive jury and bench trial skill.

Although Attorney Connolly is very comfortable in a courtroom, she recognizes that most family law cases are best settled outside of court. She has represented hundreds of clients in mediation and is certified in Collaborative Law. Collaborative law can best be described as divorce without court. Attorney Connolly was editor-in-chief and co-author of an award-winning publication in Collaborative practice.

In the legal community, Attorney Connolly serves on the Board of Directors on the New Hampshire Association for Justice (NHAJ) and the Rockingham County Bar association. She is the chair of the family law peer group for the NHAJ. Attorney Connolly is also a member of the Women’s Bar Association, the New Hampshire Collaborative Law, the New Hampshire Bar Association’s Family Law Section and Estate Planning Section. She has served as faculty in several attorney trainings. Attorney Connolly is an alumni of the New Hampshire Bar Association’s Leadership Academy.

Attorney Connolly earned her JD from the University of New Hampshire School of Law (formerly Pierce Law) and her BS from the University of New Hampshire. In law school, Attorney Connolly was a senior editor on law review. She also was a member of Moot Court where she won national awards in legal writing and oral advocacy.

Practice Areas
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Complimentary thirty-minute consultations.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Hampshire
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Partner
Connolly Law PLLC
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Of Counsel
Russman Law
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Felony Prosecutor
Rockingham County Attorney's Office
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Boynton Waldron Doleac Woodman & Scott
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Education
University of New Hampshire School of Law
J.D. (2006)
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Honors: Best Brief in the Nation-William B Spong National Moot Court Tournament 2004 Runner up Best Oral Advocate in the Nation-William B. Soon National Moot Court Tournament 2005
Activities: Senior Editor of Law Review, Moot Court
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Awards
Top 100 Lawyers
National Trial Lawyer's Association
Top 40 under 40
National Trial Lawyer's Association
Professional Associations
New Hampshire Bar Association  # 17721
Member
Current
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New Hampshire Association for Justice
Board Member
- Current
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Rockingham County Bar Association
Board of Governors
- Current
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New Hampshire Women's Bar Association
member
- Current
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New Hampshire Collaborative Law Alliance
Board of Directors
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Collaborative Law Practice and Procedures
MCLE
Speaking Engagements
17-Annual NHAJ Family Law Forum, Manchester, NH
NHAJ
Presenter on UCCJEA Developments and Disputes
17-Annual NHAJ Family Law Forum, Manchester, NH
NHAJ
Presenter on Effective Use of Technology in the Courtroom
Certifications
Board-Certified in Family Trial Law
National Board of Trial Advocacy
Websites & Blogs
Website
Legal Answers
11 Questions Answered
Q. If support payer decides on a career change which reduces his income, by, say, $10k, can the support order be amended?
A: It would depend on how much the person made annually. If the individual earned $150,000 a year, a $10,000 decrease may not be substantial. However, if the person makes $40,000 a year, a $10,000 decrees could be considered grounds to seek a support modification. Good luck.
Q. Is it OK for my GAL to forward our private email's to the opposing counsel without my permission?
A: The GAL needs to give you access to anything relied upon as a basis for the recommendation. No communication between you at the GAL is considered confidential. Most GALs will print every email between both parties and keep it in the file that can be reviewed upon the opposing side's request. Because the GAL has an "open file" both sides have access to the complete investigation.
Q. I have majority parenting time, I want to move with my son back to my home state. How likely is the court to allow this?
A: In order to relocate you have to give the other parent 60 days notice of your intent to move. If the other parent objects, the court will need to decide if (1) if the move is for a legitimate purpose; (2) if the move is in the children's best interest. In general, the court will not favor allowing the primary parent to move out of state. In my experience, the only time a parent is permitted to move far away is if the parties have come to an agreement. I hope this helps.
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Contact & Map
Connolly Law PLLC
20 Hampton Road
Suite C
Exeter, NH 03833
Telephone: (603) 580-2887
Connolly Law PLLC
2204 Woodbury Ave
Newington, NH 03801
Telephone: (603) 580-2887
Connolly Law PLLC
1650 Elm Street
Suite 202
Manchester, NH 03101