Title XLIII, Domestic Relations

Proof that a person obtaining a divorce from the bonds of matrimony in another jurisdiction was (a) domiciled in this state within 12 months prior to the commencement of the proceeding therefor, and resumed residence in this state within 18 months after the date of his departure …

This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.

This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Divorce Recognition Law.

Every woman shall hold to her own use, free from the interference or control of any husband she may have, all property at any time earned, acquired or inherited by, bequeathed, given or conveyed to her, either before or after marriage, if such earning, acquisition, conveyance, gi…

RSA 460:8 and 460:9 shall take effect May 1, 1947, but nothing herein contained shall affect the validity or invalidity of any conveyances made prior to May 1, 1947.

No conveyance, lease or mortgage of household goods in use by a husband and wife in their household shall be valid unless made in writing and executed by the owner and the husband or wife of the owner. This section shall not apply to liens reserved on household goods sold conditi…

If a woman, the wife of an alien or of a man residing in another state, has resided in this state for 6 months successively separate from her husband, she may convey all real and personal estate, held by her in this state, the same as if she were sole and unmarried.

If the husband of such woman becomes a citizen of this state, and they cohabit together, the fact of his becoming such citizen, and such cohabitation, shall have the same effect upon any contract or business of the wife as if the marriage between them had then first been solemniz…

If the husband of such woman obtains a divorce from his wife in a court or tribunal of any other state or country, or if a divorce be decreed upon application of the wife during such separate residence, she shall retain the exclusive custody and guardianship and receive the earni…

No person shall take from the custody of such wife any minor child of the marriage residing with her, or remove the child from this state against the consent of the mother.

Upon her application, a guardian may be appointed for the child, and the superior court may issue an injunction restraining the father and all other persons from removing the child from this state against the consent of the mother, and may make such further orders and decrees as …

If a man, the husband of an alien or of a woman residing in another state, has resided in this state 6 months successively, separate from his wife, he may convey all real and personal estate held by him in this state, the same as if he were sole and unmarried.

If the wife of such man takes up her residence in this state, and they cohabit together, the fact of such residence and such cohabitation shall have the same effect upon any contract or business of the husband as if the marriage between them had then first been solemnized.

If the wife of such man obtains a divorce from her husband in a court or tribunal of any other state or country, or if a divorce be decreed upon application of the husband during such separate residence, he shall retain the exclusive custody and guardianship and receive the earni…

Every married woman shall have the same rights and remedies, and shall be subject to the same liabilities in relation to property held by her in her own right, as if she were unmarried, and may convey, make contracts, and sue and be sued, in all matters in law and equity, and upo…

Two people in contemplation of marriage may enter into a written interspousal contract and the courts of this state shall give the same effect to such contracts entered in other jurisdictions as would the courts of that other jurisdiction. However, no contract otherwise enforceab…

No person shall take from the custody of such husband any minor child of the marriage residing with him, or remove the child from this state against the consent of the father.

Upon his application, a guardian may be appointed for the child, and the superior court may issue an injunction restraining the mother and all other persons from removing the child from this state against the consent of the father, and may make such further orders and decrees as …

I. No health facility which permits sterilization operations for contraceptive purposes to be performed therein shall require the individual upon whom such a sterilization operation is to be performed to meet any special nonmedical qualifications which are not imposed on individu…

The word children as used in this subdivision means children under 16 years of age and those under 18 who, by reason of physical or mental infirmity, are incapable of supporting themselves.

I. The putative father of any child born out of wedlock may apply by a verified written petition filed in a special proceeding in the superior court of the county in which he resides, praying that such child be declared legitimate. The mother, if living and available, shall be a …

Marriage shall not render the husband liable for the debts contracted by his wife prior to their marriage.

A married woman of full age may convey her real estate. A married spouse, though not of full age, may join with her (his) husband or wife in release of homestead.

Real estate may be conveyed directly by husband to wife, or wife to husband, in all cases where the same thing might lawfully be done through the intervention of a third person.

A married man or woman, whose wife or husband is insane, and has continued insane for one year, and who wishes to convey real estate, may apply by petition to the judge of probate for the county in which the real estate lies for a license to convey the real estate in such manner …

Upon the filing of the petition, a citation to the friends of the insane wife or husband and to all interested shall issue and be published. A guardian shall be appointed to represent the insane wife or husband. If, after hearing, the judge is satisfied that the interests of all …

A married man or woman who is justifiably living apart from his or her spouse because such spouse has been guilty of conduct which constitutes cause for divorce, and who wishes to convey real estate, may apply by petition to the judge of probate for the county in which the real e…

Upon the filing of the petition, a citation to the other party to the marriage shall issue and service thereof shall be made as provided in RSA 550. If, after hearing, the judge is satisfied that the necessary cause for divorce is in existence and that no injustice will result, h…

In this chapter: I. "Minor" means a person who is under 18 years of age. II. "Court" means the judicial branch family division, unless otherwise indicated.

In this chapter: I. "Contracted supervisor" means a mediator meeting the requirements RSA 328-C:2 and RSA 328-C:5, VI who has contracted with the court to participate in court-referred mediation under this chapter. II. "Decision-making responsibility" means the responsibility to …

I. After the filing of a petition concerning a minor child under this chapter, the court may issue restraining orders with such conditions and limitations as the court deems just. At the discretion of the court, such orders may be made on a temporary or permanent basis. Temporary…

All hearings shall be held separate from the trial of criminal cases and such hearings shall be held wherever possible in rooms not used for such trials. Only such persons as the parties, their witnesses and counsel and representatives of the agencies present to perform their off…

The court records of proceedings under this chapter other than a final order of emancipation shall be kept in books and files separate from all other court records. Such records shall be withheld from public inspection but shall be open to inspection by juvenile probation and par…

I. The court may issue an order modifying a permanent order concerning parental rights and responsibilities under any of the following circumstances: (a) The parties agree to a modification. (b) If the court finds repeated, intentional, and unwarranted interference by a parent wi…

I. This section shall apply any time after the filing of a parenting petition or a divorce petition. This section shall not apply if the relocation results in the residence being closer to the other parent or to any location within the child's current school district. II. This se…

An appeal under this chapter may be taken to the superior court by the minor, parent, guardian, or custodian, within 30 days of the final dispositional order, but an appeal shall not suspend the order or decision of the court unless the court so orders. The superior court shall h…

I. Grandparents, whether adoptive or natural, may petition the court for reasonable rights of visitation with the minor child as provided in paragraph III. The provisions of this section shall not apply in cases where access by the grandparent or grandparents to the minor child h…

I. After the filing of a petition for divorce, annulment, separation, paternity, support, or allocation of parental rights and responsibilities, including petitions filed by the department of health and human services pursuant to RSA 161-B, 161-C, and 546-B, the court shall make …

In any proceeding under this chapter in which a party alleges, and the court finds, that the other party has failed without just cause to obey a prior order, the court shall award reasonable costs and attorneys' fees to the prevailing party.

I. In contested proceedings under RSA 461-A, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for a minor child when the court has reason for special concern regarding the welfare of the child. The role of the guardian ad litem shall be to gather information to assist the court in deter…

The judicial council shall have no responsibility for the payment of the costs of a mediator or guardian ad litem for any party under this chapter.

In any case where a guardian ad litem has been appointed pursuant to RSA 461-A:16 and the responsible party's proportional share of the expense was ordered to be paid by the judicial council from the prior special fund established pursuant to RSA 461-A:17, which resulted in a cou…

I. In cases where the parent having the care of the child, has sole or shared decision-making responsibility and has become incapacitated and is unable to make necessary decisions concerning the emergency medical treatment of the child, such parent's spouse shall be authorized to…

I. Except as provided in paragraph III, a parent or parents of a minor or a guardian or guardians of a minor or incapacitated person may appoint a temporary agent for a period not exceeding 60 days and may delegate to such agent any power that the parent or guardian has regarding…

I. The court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction over all proceedings determining whether a minor should be emancipated in whole or in part. II. The court may retain jurisdiction over the emancipated minor prior to the minor's eighteenth birthday. III. The court shall clos…

I. Because children do best when both parents have a stable and meaningful involvement in their lives, it is the policy of this state, unless it is shown that in a particular case it is not in the best interest of a child, to: (a) Encourage approximately equal parenting time betw…