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New Hampshire publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official New Hampshire sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.
New Hampshire's core family statutes live in the New Hampshire RSA Chapter 458 - Divorce. Free court navigators can help you in person; call 1-855-212-1234.
How the New Hampshire court system handles family cases
Family cases in New Hampshire are heard in the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Division. New Hampshire family cases are heard in the Circuit Court's Family Division.
The Circuit Court Family Division sits across the state's counties.
New Hampshire's highest court is the New Hampshire Supreme Court. New Hampshire has no middle appeals court - appeals go straight to the Supreme Court.
Besides the judge, a Magistrate / Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Besides the judge, a magistrate, commissioner, or referee may hear temporary orders, child support, and uncontested matters - usually subject to a judge's review.
Official New Hampshire resources
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New Hampshire state courts website (New Hampshire judicial branch): The official home of the New Hampshire court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.courts.nh.gov
New Hampshire family law forms (New Hampshire judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for New Hampshire cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.courts.nh.gov/our-courts/circuit-court/family-division/forms
New Hampshire self-help resources (New Hampshire courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own New Hampshire family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.courts.nh.gov/self-help
NH e-Filing (TurboCourt for self-represented, File & Serve for attorneys) (Tyler Technologies): New Hampshire only e-files certain case types. People without a lawyer use TurboCourt for things like name changes, guardianship, small claims, and estates, but divorce and parenting cases are still filed on paper at the Family Division. https://www.courts.nh.gov/resources/electronic-services
NH court locations (find your courthouse) (New Hampshire judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.courts.nh.gov/court-locations
New Hampshire rules of procedure (New Hampshire judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in New Hampshire. https://www.courts.nh.gov/rules
New Hampshire mediation and dispute resolution (New Hampshire judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for New Hampshire family cases. https://www.courts.nh.gov/adr
New Hampshire financial affidavit and disclosure forms (courts.nh.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most New Hampshire family cases ask for. https://www.courts.nh.gov/resources/court-forms
New Hampshire child support guideline resources (courts.nh.gov): Official New Hampshire child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.courts.nh.gov/resources/child-support-guidelines
NH Case Access Portal (Odyssey) (New Hampshire courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://lucie.courts.nh.gov/
Frequently used official New Hampshire forms
These links open official New Hampshire government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.
Divorce with Kids (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/divorce-with-kids.pdf
Divorce with No Kids (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/divorce-with-no-kids.pdf
Petition for Divorce / Civil Union Dissolution (NHJB-2059), form NHJB-2059 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/nhjb-2059-f.pdf
Petition for Divorce / Civil Union Dissolution, Individual (NHJB-2057-F), form NHJB-2057-F (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/nhjb-2057-f.pdf
Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) Affidavit (NHJB-2660-FPE), form NHJB-2660-FPE (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-05/nhjb-2660-fpe-uccjeaaffidavit.pdf
Parenting Petition (NHJB-2061-F), form NHJB-2061-F (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/nhjb-2061-f.pdf
Parenting Plan (NHJB-2064-F), form NHJB-2064-F (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/nhjb-2064-f.pdf
Petition for Parental Rights and Responsibilities (NHJB-2060-F), form NHJB-2060-F (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/nhjb-2060-f.pdf
Changing Child Support by Agreement (Child Support), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/changing-child-support-by-agreement.pdf
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (NHJB-2101-FP), form NHJB-2101-FP (Child Support), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/nhjb-2101-fp.pdf
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (NHJB-2101-FPE), form NHJB-2101-FPE (Child Support), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-05/nhjb-2101-fpe-childsupportguidelinesworksheet.pdf
1 13 20 Financial Disclosure Statement (Financial Affidavits / Disclosures), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-08/1-13-20-financial-disclosure-statement.pdf
1 27 17 2017 Judicial Branch Financial Disclosure Statement (Financial Affidavits / Disclosures), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-08/1-27-17-2017-judicial-branch-financial-disclosure-statement.pdf
1 27 21 Financial Disclosure Form (Financial Affidavits / Disclosures), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-08/1-27-21-financial-disclosure-form.pdf
1 30 19 Judicial Branch Financial Disclosure Statement (Financial Affidavits / Disclosures), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-08/1-30-19-judicial-branch-financial-disclosure-statement.pdf
1 31 18 Judicial Branch Financial Disclosure Statement (Financial Affidavits / Disclosures), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-08/1-31-18-judicial-branch-financial-disclosure-statement.pdf
2 12 16 Judicial Branch Financial Disclosure Statement (Financial Affidavits / Disclosures), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-08/2-12-16-judicial-branch-financial-disclosure-statement.pdf
Financial Disclosure Statement (Financial Affidavits / Disclosures), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-08/financial-disclosure-statement.pdf
Financial Disclosure Statement 14 (Financial Affidavits / Disclosures), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-08/financial-disclosure-statement-14.pdf
Financial Disclosure Statement 15 (Financial Affidavits / Disclosures), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-08/financial-disclosure-statement-15.pdf
Order Financial Disclosure Statement (Financial Affidavits / Disclosures), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-08/order-financial-disclosure-statement.pdf
12 9 21 Order Establishing Domestic Violence Task Force (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-12/12-9-21-order-establishing-domestic-violence-task-force.pdf
Domestic Violence and/or Stalking Order of Protection checklist (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2023-05/dv-stalking-checklist.pdf
Domestic Violence Order of Protection (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-06/c10.pdf
Modification and Extension of Domestic Violence Protective Orders (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-06/c9.pdf
05 23 2017 Modified Order (Modification), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-08/05-23-2017-modified-order.pdf
10 20 2017 Modified Order (Modification), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-08/10-20-2017-modified-order.pdf
11 13 2017 Modified Order (Modification), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-08/11-13-2017-modified-order.pdf
12 12 2016 Modified Order (Modification), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-08/12-12-2016-modified-order.pdf
Petition to Change Court Order (NHJB-2062-F), form NHJB-2062-F (Modification), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/nhjb-2062-f.pdf
Petition to Change Court Order Checklist (Modification), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/petition-to-change-court-order-checklist.pdf
What to Expect After You File a Motion for Contempt for Non-Compliance With Payment Order (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-09/aftermotionforcontemptnon-compliancepayment.pdf
Uniform Enforcement Order (NHJB-2517-FPE), form NHJB-2517-FPE (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-05/nhjb-2517-fpe-uniformenforcementorder.pdf
Motion for Contempt for Non-Compliance With Payment Order (NHJB-2815-DPE), form NHJB-2815-DPE (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-05/nhjb-2815-dpe-motionforcontemptpaymentnoncompliance.pdf
Motion for Contempt (NHJB-3071-DE), form NHJB-3071-DE (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-05/nhjb-3071-de-motionforcontempt.pdf
Petition for Contempt (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/petition-for-contempt.pdf
Petition for Contempt (NHJB-2199-F), form NHJB-2199-F (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/nhjb-2199-f.pdf
Ex Parte (Emergency) Motion (NHJB-2076-DFPE), form NHJB-2076-DFPE (Emergency Motions), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-05/nhjb-2076-dfpe-exparteemergencymotion.pdf
Petition and Affidavit for Expedited Hearing (NHJB-2169-PE), form NHJB-2169-PE (Emergency Motions), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-05/nhjb-2169-pe-petitionandaffidavitforexpeditedhearing.pdf
Nhjb 2128 De Cvpetition (NHJB-2128-DE), form NHJB-2128-DE (Starting Your Case), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-05/nhjb-2128-de-cvpetition.pdf
Petition for Name Change (NHJB-2175-FPE), form NHJB-2175-FPE (Starting Your Case), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-05/nhjb-2175-fpe-petitionfornamechange.pdf
Parenting Petition (Starting Your Case), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/parenting-petition.pdf
Civil Restraining Orders (Starting Your Case), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/restrainingpetition.pdf
Request for Waiver of Personal Appearance (NHJB-2168-PE), form NHJB-2168-PE (Answering the Case), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-05/nhjb-2168-pe-requestforwaiverofpersonalappearance.pdf
Changing Parenting by Agreement of Parties (Settlement Agreements), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/changing-parenting-by-agreement-of-parties.pdf
Pledfully Executed Stipulation and Agreenent (Settlement Agreements), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-12/pledfully-executed-stipulation-and-agreenent.pdf
Settlement Conference Report (Mediation), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-08/form-settlement-conference-report.pdf
Informational Flyer Mediation LT (Mediation), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/inline-documents/sonh/Informational-Flyer-Mediation-LT.pdf
Court-Contracted Parenting/Divorce Mediators, Circuit Court Family Division (Mediation), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-07/mediator.pdf
Circuit Court Probate Division Master List of Approved Mediators (Mediation), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-07/pdmediatorlist.pdf
Settlement Conference Questionnaire Nhjb 3050 S (NHJB-3050-S), form NHJB-3050-S (Mediation), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-08/settlement-conference-questionnaire-nhjb-3050-s.pdf
Motion to Waive Filing Fees (NHJB-2886-DFPE), form NHJB-2886-DFPE (Fee Waiver), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-05/nhjb-2886-dfpe-motiontowaivefilingfee.pdf
Name Change Guidance Confidential Docs Fs (Name Change), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-07/name-change-guidance-confidential-docs-fs.pdf
Name Change Guidance Confidential Info Fs (Name Change), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-07/name-change-guidance-confidential-info-fs.pdf
Filing a Petition of Guardian to Pay Debts and Dispose of Deceased Ward's Funds (041e) (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-06/041epetitionofguardian.pdf
Guardianship Hearing Information Sheet 1: Obligations and Responsibilities of the Petitioner (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-06/guardianshipchecklist1.pdf
Guardianship Hearing Information Sheet 2: Obligations and Responsibilities of the Proposed Ward's Attorney (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-06/guardianshipchecklist2.pdf
E-Filing New Hampshire Guardianships of Incapacitated Persons (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-06/guardianshipincapinfo.pdf
Motion to Terminate Guardianship (NHJB-2025-FPE), form NHJB-2025-FPE (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-05/nhjb-2025-fpe-motiontoterminateguardianship.pdf
Petition for Guardianship of Minor (NHJB-2162-FPE), form NHJB-2162-FPE (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-05/nhjb-2162-fpe-petitionforguardianofminor.pdf
Petition for Guardian of Incapacitated Person (NHJB-2165-PE), form NHJB-2165-PE (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-05/nhjb-2165-pe-petitionforguardianofincapacitatedperson.pdf
Report of Guardian of Person, Minor (NHJB-2170-FPE), form NHJB-2170-FPE (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-05/nhjb-2170-fpe-reportofguardianofpersonminor.pdf
Guardian ad Litem Statement (NHJB-2340-FPE), form NHJB-2340-FPE (Guardianship), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-05/nhjb-2340-fpe-guardianadlitemstatement.pdf
01 02 13 Order Adopting 2012 Acr Recommendations (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-08/01-02-13-order-adopting-2012-acr-recommendations.pdf
Validation of an Adoption (026) (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/026validationofadoption.pdf
Adoption: Related Minor Child (029) (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/029adoptrelatedminorchild.pdf
Adoption: Unrelated Minor Child (030) (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/030adopt-unrelatedminorchild.pdf
Adoption of an Adult (031) (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/031adopt-adult.pdf
1 27 21 Order Re Adoption of Financial Disclosure Statement (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-08/1-27-21-order-re-adoption-of-financial-disclosure-statement.pdf
Can I See My Court Adoption Records? (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-06/caniseemyadoptionrecords.pdf
Surrender of Parental Rights (027) (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/027surrenderofparentalrights.pdf
Adobe Nhjb Forms General Information (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/inline-documents/sonh/adobe-nhjb-forms-general-information_0.pdf
Cf Application Form (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/inline-documents/sonh/cf-application-form.pdf
Civil Judgment Sc Llt Checklist (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/civil-judgment-sc-llt-checklist.pdf
Affidavit of Expenses (DCYF Form 1807) (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/dcyfform1807.pdf
Grant Beneficiaries Count Form (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/inline-documents/sonh/grant-beneficiaries-count-form.pdf
Hills South February 2023 Information Sheet (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/inline-documents/sonh/hills-south-february-2023-information-sheet.pdf
Llt Information Sheet (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/llt-information-sheet.pdf
Llt Writ Filing and Service Instructions (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/llt-writ-filing-and-service-instructions.pdf
Motion Checklist (Self-Represented Litigant Resources), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/motion-checklist.pdf
Financial Affidavit (NHJB-2065), form NHJB-2065 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.courts.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt471/files/documents/2021-04/nhjb-2065-f.pdf
Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$252.
E-filing link data for New Hampshire was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
The official statewide source is the New Hampshire judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.
New Hampshire only e-files certain case types. People without a lawyer use TurboCourt for things like name changes, guardianship, small claims, and estates, but divorce and parenting cases are still filed on paper at the Family Division. Free court navigators can help you in person; call 1-855-212-1234.
Divorce filing fee: ~$252. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Family cases in New Hampshire are heard in the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Division. New Hampshire family cases are heard in the Circuit Court's Family Division.
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