{"id":374907,"date":"2016-03-31T21:35:56","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T02:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/new-hampshire-law\/new-hampshire-legal-requirements-for-divorce.html"},"modified":"2024-03-21T08:35:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T13:35:00","slug":"new-hampshire-legal-requirements-for-divorce","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-hampshire-law\/new-hampshire-legal-requirements-for-divorce.html","title":{"rendered":"New Hampshire Divorce Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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New Hampshire Divorce Laws<\/h1>\n
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State divorce laws govern the divorce process. They dictate residency requirements, waiting periods, and grounds for divorce. It works the same way in the state of New Hampshire.<\/p>\r\n

New Hampshire is a no-fault divorce<\/a> state. Petitioners don\u2019t have to list specific grounds for divorce. They must only cite irreconcilable differences.<\/a> However, if one party believes the other engaged in marital misconduct, they can file a fault-based divorce.<\/p>\r\n

Here, we\u2019ll discuss the legal requirements for divorce in New Hampshire. We\u2019ll explain what grounds for divorce are available. We\u2019ll also provide a chart documenting New Hampshire divorce laws.<\/p>\r\n

If you still have questions about your divorce<\/a>, contact an experienced New Hampshire divorce lawyer<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Legal Requirements for Divorce in New Hampshire<\/h2>\r\n

Like other states, New Hampshire has residency requirements for filing for divorce. Eligibility to file for divorce in New Hampshire includes the following:<\/p>\r\n