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Diane M. Gaspar

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  • Windham, NH
  • Licensed for 33 years
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About Diane

Diane M. Gaspar has  33 years of experience as a family law attorney. Her professional background covers criminal law, probate, adoption, personal injury, abuse and neglect, and termination of parental rights, cases, as well as divorce and child custody matters. Currently, she focuses her practice on family law in southern New Hampshire and eastern and central Massachusetts, representing clients who are divorcing or seeking alimony enforcement and modification, child support enforcement and modification, child custody and adoptions. She was a court appointed guardian ad litem for over 25 years.

Attorney Gaspar is a certified family law mediator. She works with couples in conflict to resolve their family law cases in a calm, cooperative manner, saving time and money in the process. 

Attorney Gaspar is a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association’s family law section and alternative dispute resolution section. She is licensed to practice in Massachusetts. She is a member of the Massachusetts Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the New Hampshire Conflict Resolution Association. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire Law School, Concord NH and she graduated cum laude from Suffolk University, Boston MA.

Areas of Practice:  Divorce, Child Custody, Alimony, Legal Separation, Adoptions, Premarital Agreements, Paternity, Support Enforcement, Termination of Parental Rights and Family Law Mediation.

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Practice areas

OtherChild supportChild custodyDivorce and separationMediation
  1. Mediation: 50%

  2. Divorce and separation: 25%

  3. Child custody: 10%

    33 years

  4. Child support: 10%

  1. Guardianship: 5%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Gaspar Mediation and Law Office

25 Indian Rock Rd.
Suite 11
Windham, NH, 03087

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      MAActive198803/09/2021
      NHActive198803/08/2013
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers41
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      10 BestAmerican Institute of Family Law Attorneys2018
      10 Best 2016American Institute of Family Law Attorneys2016
      10 Best 2015American Institute of Family Law Attorneys2015
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      AttorneyGaspar and Ritchie Law Offices1992 - 2006
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      American Academy for Certified Financial LitigatorsFounding Member2015 - Present
      NHBA Alternative Dispute Resolution SectionCo-chair2013 - Present
      NH Conflicts Resolution of NHMember2011 - Present
      New Hampshire Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember1988 - Present
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of New Hampshire School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1986

      Reviews

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      Complicated child custody case

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      We hired Diane about a year into a very complex child custody case involving my nephew. Initially, we tried to represent ourselves. Things went ok for a bit but then took a turn for the worst. Diane familiarized herself with the history of the case in a very short time. That in of itself was quite impressive considering all of the aspects and the time that had already passed. In the courtroom, she presents herself as confident and erudite. She is very well respected among her legal peers. She lifted an enormous weight from our shoulders. In the end, we prevailed. I'm certain that this was due to Diane's diligence. If needed, I would hire her again without a second thought. We are truly grateful for her representation and very highly recommend her services.
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      Diane Gaspar

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      I hired Diane after my divorce, when my ex-wife tried to change the divorce agreement. Diane was professional, knowledgeable, and caring and never wasted my time or money. She also represented me in court and conducted herself in a very skilled manner. I would not hesitate to use her again and highly recommend her to others.

      Top Notch Family Lawyer

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      Diane is a very caring lawyer in every aspect of the situation you might be in. Her knowledge and attitude towards my case was of the utmost importance. I never felt alone and not informed. Her credibility with the courts is important to her. I am very lucky to have her working for me. It has kept me positive thru a most difficult situation.

      Petition for Partition

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      The case that Diane is handling for me is still ongoing. But, through the entire process she has been supportive and has kept my best interests her number 1 priority. Diane is tenacious and totally committed to ensuring the best result for me and I am grateful that she is my attorney.

      Divorce Lawyer

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      Diane was my first experience with hiring a lawyer. She was phenomenal! I hope I never have the need for a lawyer again, but if I do SHE would be my go to gal. I even dubbed her "My little Pit Bull".

      EXCEPTIONAL, KNOWLEDGEABLE, EXPEDIENT, ACCESSIBLE, COMPASSIONATE, FULL-SERVICE

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      I WISH I HAD BEEN INTRODUCED TO DIANE 10 YEARS AGO, WHEN I WENT THROUGH MY DIVORCE AND PARENTING PLAN OF OUR CHILD. I HAD SPENT OVER $65,000-MY PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE MARITAL HOME, WHICH WAS MY ONLY SAVINGS, ON A PRIOR ATTORNEY WHICH DID NOT DO MY CHILD OR MYSELF JUSTICE AND HAS BEEN A CONTINUED ON-GOING NIGHTMARE EVER SINCE! UNTIL A FEW YEARS BACK WHEN I WAS REFERRED TO DIANE, AND THE FERRIS-WHEEL OF NON-RESOLVE BEGAN A NEW CHAPTER OF GETTING RESULTS. LET ME TELL YOU SHE GETS RESULTS, GETS TO THE PUNCHLINE AND ROOT OF THE ISSUES AND IS GOAL-ORIENTED TOWARD POSITIVE RESOLVE FOR ALL THE PARTIES INVOLVED, ESPECIALLY THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD. SHE IS MUCH MORE THAN AN ATTORNEY AND IS A GUARDIAN AD LITEM, AS WELL AS MANY OTHER TITLES AND FUNCTIONS. DIANE KNOWS THE LAW COLD, IS A STRAIGHT -SHOOTER AND TELLS IT LIKE IT IS, IS AN EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR AND PERSONALLY KNOWS THE COURT, OTHER ATTORNEYS AND THE SYSTEM. SHE IS ONE OF THE RARE ATTORNEYS WHO IS SIMPLY NOT IN IT FOR THE MONEY...TRUST ME ON THAT BECAUSE SHE HAS BEEN THERE WHEN I HAD NO MONEY AND HAD TO WORK OUT PAYMENT PLANS...A TRUE EXAMPLE OF HER PASSION AND COMMITTMENT FOR ALWAYS GETTING THE ISSUES RESOLVED IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILDREN! I ALWAYS HAVE RECEIVED OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE BY DIANE AND HER ENTIRE STAFF. I AM PLEASED AND PROUD TO RECOMMEND DIANE AND HER FIRM WITH EXCEPTIONAL STANDARDS AND SERVICE! THANK YOU DIANE! WAY TO GO!

      Knowledgeable, Responsive and Creative

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      Diane helped me through a long (3 year) divorce from a rather insane ex spouse, preserving as much of my sanity and assets as possible. Helped me win custody of my daughter.

      divorce amendment

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      Diane had recently helped to resolve an issue to a property settlement between my ex and I. Throughout the entire process she was absolutely professional and displayed excellent detail as she provided me with every correspondence that she had with my ex. She really proved her dedication to me when knowing that I was running under a tight deadline to close on the property, she went out of her way to personally drive documents that my ex had signed over to my real estate attorney so that my closing could happen the very next day. In the end, the matter was resolved as quickly as possible. Thank you Diane!

      Has Integrity and Is Very Easy to Communicate With

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      Diane takes care of necessary tasks in a timely manner and has always been very easy to communicate with. Recently, Diane has assisted me with my 'end of life' estate planning documents - will, living will and power of attorney. She asked the right questions and made sure I obtained necessary copies of all documents. Diane has always been very conscious of not overlaping representation with her clients. (For example, many years ago, due to her law firm representing myself and my now ex-husband in a bankruptcy situation, when I contacted her to be my divorce attorney, she politely explained that she could not handle this due to conflict of interest reasons (I forget the exact term she used.). She then did give me several excellent attorney's names.)

      Outstanding Divorce Attorney

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      I hired Diane to represent me for my divorce. I immediately liked her and felt very comfortable talking to her. Diane is both sympathetic and understanding and helped me tremendously through a very rough time. When I needed to communicate with her, she either took my calls or called me back quickly if she was out of the office or busy with another client. I never got the feeling that my case was unimportant to Diane. I felt confident that she was on top of her game everytime we spoke and I was impressed by her presense in court and felt that she was respected by the judge. I have friends who have gone through divorces and were not happy with the treatment or results from their attorneys, Inever once regretted hiring Diane. I would, and have recommended her to people I know.
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      Joseph Annutto, Divorce and separation Attorney on Apr 2, 2015
      Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Mary Howie, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 14, 2013
      Relationship: Supervised lawyer

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Nicholas Howie, Divorce and separation Attorney on Oct 9, 2013
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer!

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      • Hourly Rates$250-$250/hour
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