New Hampshire Divorce Forms and Papers

Divorce Packet

The New Hampshire divorce forms allow a couple to file for a dissolution of marriage. The grounds for a no-fault divorce should be filed under the standard “irreconcilable differences” and at least one (1) of the spouses must have been a resident for at least one (1) year.

• New Hampshire Divorce Law Summary

How to File For Divorce

Step 1 – If both spouses are in agreement, they should complete the following forms;

• Joint Petition for Divorce
• Personal Data Sheet

If you are filing as an individual, you will want to select the Standard Petition for Divorce along with the Personal Data Sheet.

• File the divorce forms at the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office in the area you are located.

Step 2 – After you have filed the court will setup a First Apearance Session. This is where a representative of the court, usually a Judge or Master, will speak to both spouses about their best route for divorce. The mediation forms that pertain to your dissolution should be brought to the session as the representative will go over their role and importance through the proces.

Step 3 – After the session, you will need to file the following documents with the clerk;

• Child Impact Seminar – If you have minor children a mandatory four (4) hour class must be attended by both spouses. At the end of the class, a certificate will be provided that must be kept for the Clerk’s records. See Page 2 of this document for the available classes.
• Parenting Plan
• Financial Affidavits
• Vital Statistics Form
• Final Decree on Divorce or Legal Separation
• Uniform Support Order
• Child Support Guidelines Worksheet

Step 4 – After filing the Judge may decide that a hearing is not necessary if both parties are in agreement. At this point the Judge will authorize the final decree, and the divorce will be final.

Sources

• www.courts.state.nh.us/fdpp/forms/allforms.htm#divorce