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NH Family Law Research Guide: Forms, Filing

New Hampshire family law resources.

Forms

All Forms in Alphabetical Order

Forms, Filing - Introduction

The New Hampshire Circuit Court Family Division provides to the public downloadable forms. Some of these forms are complicated to fill out. It is best to get some help from a court clerk or a lawyer to help you fill out these forms in order to prevent any mistakes that could affect your case. If one cannot afford a lawyer, please go to the Free Legal Services area of this section.

 

To the left are links to Family Division Forms. The forms are organized by category. Depending on what type of case you have, you will find all the forms you need under that category. For instance, if you have an adoption case, you can find all the adoption forms by clicking the "Adoption" link. In addition, New Hampshire's court website gives a brief description of each form, its form number, and a link to any other associated forms to that form. If you have a complicated situation and do not know where to find a specific form, the court's website also lists all forms in alphabetical order.

Source: NH Judicial Branch

Notarization of Forms

If one of your forms needs a notarization, you may go to your local bank, city hall, or even the court house to get a form notarized.
 
Other things to consider:
 
  • The notary will ask you to produce some form of identification. A driver's license is preferable, but other forms of identification such as school or employment IDs etc. may be used;
  • If you are unable to provide some form of identification, the notary may receive the oath or affirmation of a credible witness personally known to you taking the acknowledgment as to your identity;
  • If the above are not available, you may appear before a judge, master or clerk who shall inquire your identity. If, upon inquiry, you are found to be credible and it is determined that you are the person whose true signature is on the document, then the acknowledgment should be made.

Filing Fees

Depending on the form you are submitting to the court, there may be a filing fee. Fees may be paid with credit card, check, or cash. If you are unable to pay the filing fee due to financial hardship, you may file an Application for Waiving Fee.

Ex Parte Filing

Emergency and ex parte relief in New Hampshire divorce and parenting cases is governed by New Hampshire statutes (RSA 458:16 and RSA 461-A:9) and a corresponding court rule (NH Family Division Rule 2.9).