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New Hampshire Family Laws

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Much of our lives take place within our homes or otherwise within our family unit, often behind closed doors. But since the family unit is so important to our day-to-day lives, states have regulated certain aspects of the family, such as marriage, divorce, adoption, and domestic violence. Welcome to FindLaw’s section covering the family laws of New Hampshire, with authoritative, legalese-free explanations of important family law topics. This section includes articles on how child support is determined in the state, how courts decide child custody cases, laws regulating the abortion process and access to the procedure, rules for adoption, and much more. Click on a link below to learn more about New Hampshire family laws.

Learn About New Hampshire Family Laws

  • New Hampshire Divorce Laws

    Summary of New Hampshire’s laws and procedures for getting divorced in the state, including details of residency requirements, grounds for divorce other than “no fault,” and more.

  • New Hampshire Child Custody Laws

    Overview of New Hampshire’s child custody laws, including information about the factors considered by family courts prior to making custody rulings, and the relevance of a child’s own wishes.

  • New Hampshire Child Abuse Laws

    General overview of New Hampshire’s child abuse laws, including a statutory definition of the offense, a list of professionals considered mandatory reporters, and links to related resources.

  • New Hampshire Adoption Laws

    General information about adoption laws in New Hampshire, such as who may be adopted, who is eligible to adopt a child, home residency requirements, and other details.

  • New Hampshire Marital Property Laws

    Basics of New Hampshire’s marital property laws and how property gets divided after a divorce or legal separation, including a list of factors considered by the court when making a ruling.

  • New Hampshire Abortion Laws

    Important information about New Hampshire’s restrictions and regulations of abortion, including a 48-hour parental consent requirement for minors and links to other resources.

New Hampshire Family Law Articles

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