New Hampshire Divorce and Dissolution Resources

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A New Hampshire divorce is filed in the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Division, and the paperwork you start with depends on whether you have minor children together and whether there is property to divide.

New Hampshire's core family statutes live in the New Hampshire RSA Chapter 458 - Divorce. In New Hampshire, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it. The official sources below cover the petition documents, the statewide forms collection, and the court's own filing instructions.

Official New Hampshire divorce resources

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New Hampshire family law forms (official index) (New Hampshire judicial branch): The official statewide collection of New Hampshire family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.courts.nh.gov/forms/family-division

New Hampshire court 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

New Hampshire official filing information (New Hampshire judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in New Hampshire and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.courts.nh.gov/resources/electronic-services/circuit-court/self-represented-parties-and-other-non-attorney-filers

New Hampshire financial affidavit and disclosure forms (courts.nh.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most New Hampshire family cases ask both sides to complete. https://www.courts.nh.gov/resources/court-forms

New Hampshire mediation and dispute resolution (New Hampshire judicial branch): Official information on mediation and other ways to settle a New Hampshire family case without a trial. https://www.courts.nh.gov/adr

Verified official New Hampshire divorce documents

These official documents cover starting a divorce, responding to one, settling, and the final orders. Requirements vary by county, so confirm the packet with your clerk before filing.

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

Official 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.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I file for divorce in New Hampshire?

In the Circuit Court, usually in the Family Division that serves the county where you live. In New Hampshire, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it.

How much does it cost to file a family case in New Hampshire?

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.

Do I need a lawyer to file a New Hampshire divorce?

No. New Hampshire publishes its family law forms for people representing themselves, and the self-help resources on this page exist for exactly that. A consultation still makes sense when there is a business, a pension, or a serious safety issue in the case.