How to File for Divorce in New Hampshire
How to file for divorce in New Hampshire: the residency rule, filing fee and fee waivers, uncontested options and how long it takes.
Short answer: New Hampshire courts can hear a divorce if both spouses were domiciled in the state when the case began, if the filing spouse was domiciled in the state and the other spouse was served in the state, or if the filing spouse was domiciled in the state for one year before filing. RSA 458:5, 458:6
| Residency requirement | New Hampshire courts can hear a divorce if both spouses were domiciled in the state when the case began, if the filing spouse was domiciled in the state and the other spouse was served in the state, or if the filing spouse was domiciled in the state for one year before filing. The cause of the divorce generally must have arisen while the filing spouse lived in New Hampshire. Source: RSA 458:5, 458:6 |
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| Uncontested or simplified divorce | Spouses may file a joint petition for divorce; a joint petition is filed at the appropriate court without further service or notice. Source: RSA 458:9, I |
More New Hampshire divorce & family law
- Getting a Marriage License in New Hampshire
- Adopting a Child in New Hampshire
- Guardianship of a Child or Adult in New Hampshire
- Establishing Paternity in New Hampshire
- Changing Your Name in New Hampshire
- Child Custody Laws in New Hampshire
- How Child Support Is Calculated in New Hampshire
- Alimony and Spousal Support in New Hampshire
- Legal Separation and Annulment in New Hampshire
- All New Hampshire divorce & family law rules
FAQ
How long do you have to live in New Hampshire to file for divorce?
New Hampshire courts can hear a divorce if both spouses were domiciled in the state when the case began, if the filing spouse was domiciled in the state and the other spouse was served in the state, or if the filing spouse was domiciled in the state for one year before filing. The cause of the divorce generally must have arisen while the filing spouse lived in New Hampshire.
How do you get an uncontested divorce in New Hampshire?
Spouses may file a joint petition for divorce; a joint petition is filed at the appropriate court without further service or notice.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.