Legal Separation and Annulment in New Hampshire
Whether New Hampshire offers legal separation, how it differs from divorce, and the grounds for an annulment.
Short answer: Available. On petition of either spouse, the court may decree a legal separation, which has the same effect as a divorce except that the spouses are not free to marry someone else. RSA 458:26
| Legal separation | Available. On petition of either spouse, the court may decree a legal separation, which has the same effect as a divorce except that the spouses are not free to marry someone else. Source: RSA 458:26 |
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| Annulment | Marriages prohibited because of close family relationship, or because a spouse already had a living spouse, are void without any court process. If there is doubt about whether a marriage is void, a petition may be filed and the court may enter a decree of divorce or nullity. A New Hampshire court can annul a marriage entered in New Hampshire even if neither spouse has lived in the state. Source: RSA 458:1 to 458:3 |
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FAQ
Can you get a legal separation in New Hampshire?
Available. On petition of either spouse, the court may decree a legal separation, which has the same effect as a divorce except that the spouses are not free to marry someone else.
What are the grounds for annulment in New Hampshire?
Marriages prohibited because of close family relationship, or because a spouse already had a living spouse, are void without any court process. If there is doubt about whether a marriage is void, a petition may be filed and the court may enter a decree of divorce or nullity. A New Hampshire court can annul a marriage entered in New Hampshire even if neither spouse has lived in the state.
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.