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New Hampshire family-law guide · reviewed August 22, 2026

Preparing for New Hampshire Family Division

A careful statewide checklist that sends county- and court-specific fees, forms, and procedure to the Circuit Court — Family Division.

Legal information, not legal advice. New Hampshire law and local practice can change. Verify forms, fees, filing methods, service, and hearing procedure with the Circuit Court — Family Division receiving your case.

Before filing

  • Identify the correct New Hampshire Circuit Court — Family Division and county
  • Ask the Family Division clerk for current forms, filing method, and local rules
  • The divorce filing fee in the Family Division is about $250 (confirm the current amount)
  • If you cannot afford fees, file a Motion to Reduce or Eliminate Filing Fees and/or Costs with a financial affidavit
  • Use the NH Judicial Branch / Family Division forms (courts.nh.gov)
  • Confirm how emergency / interim requests are presented (RSA 461-A:9)
  • Serve the other party in the manner the court rules require and file a proof of service

Before the hearing

  • Read every notice and temporary order
  • Meet the actual exhibit, witness, disclosure, and subpoena deadlines
  • Confirm the courtroom, remote link, check-in, security, and camera rules
  • Prepare a short list of requested orders and the evidence supporting each
  • Bring only what the court permits; arrange child care unless the court directs otherwise
Official sources reviewed August 22, 2026

Always confirm current local forms, fees, and filing procedure with the Circuit Court — Family Division clerk handling your case.

Confirm current court fees and deadlines. Court fees, filing and response deadlines, hearing timing, notice periods, and local procedures can change or vary by New Hampshire county. Before relying on any amount or time period on this page, confirm the current amount or deadline with the Circuit Court — Family Division clerk handling your case.