Divorce Papers

1) Both spouses must be residents of the state the divorce is filed for; or 2) the spouse filing for divorce must have been a resident of New Hampshire for one year immediately prior to filing for divorce; or 3) the cause of divorce must have arisen in New Hampshire and one of the spouses must be living in New Hampshire when the divorce is filed for. The divorce may be filed for in a county where either spouse resides. [New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated; Chapters 458:5, 458:6, 458:9].

The only no-fault ground for divorce in New Hampshire is: Irreconcilable differences which have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage. [New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated; Chapter 458:7].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE

1. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, SUPERIOR COURT IN AND FOR COUNTY
2. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: PETITION FOR DIVORCE
3. Use the word "Petitioner". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
4. Use the word "Respondent". Be sure the "R" is capitalized.
5. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: DECREE OF DIVORCE
6. Use the word "County" here.

Free New Hampshire Divorce Forms for Download

Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form. To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".

• Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
• Petition for Legal Separation
• Combined Financial Statements
• Joint Petition for Divorce
• General Motion to the Court
• Petition for Contempt
• Petition for Modification
• Personal Data Sheet
• Glossary of terms
• Instructions for completeing the forms
• Review the Resources you may need to obtain your order
• Understanding the Law

Forms & Documents

• Form 1- Uniform Support Petition
• Form 2- Summons: Personal Service on an Individual
• Form 3- Process Service Memorandum
• Form 4- Non-Military Affidavit
• Form 5- Financial Affidavit
• Form 6- Motion for Health Insurance Coverage
• Form 7- Final Judgment Modifying Child Support

Child Custody Forms

• Petition for Child Custody
• Petition for Paternity
• Child Support Petition