Get Petition For Divorce - New Hampshire Judicial Branch - Courts State Nh

Filling out the Petition for Divorce form is an essential step in initiating the divorce process in New Hampshire. This guide will help you navigate through each section of the form online, ensuring you provide all necessary information clearly and accurately.

Follow the steps to fill out the Petition for Divorce online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the Petition for Divorce form and open it in a digital editor.
2. Begin by entering the Court Name, Case Name, and Case Number (if known) at the top of the form.
3. In section 1, provide your name as the Petitioner, along with your optional email address, date of birth, residence address, mailing address (if different), and telephone number.
4. Next, fill in the Respondent's details in section 2, including their name, optional email, date of birth, residence address, mailing address (if different), and telephone number.
5. In section 3, indicate the city and state where both parties were married, along with the date of marriage.
6. For section 4, provide the length of time you, as the Petitioner, have been a resident of New Hampshire.
7. If applicable, list any minor children born to or adopted by either party in section 5, including their names, dates of birth, and current addresses.
8. Continue to sections 6 through 10, which require information about the minor children’s living arrangements, any additional custody claims, and past or ongoing court actions related to custody or domestic matters.
9. In section 11, disclose any public assistance provided for minor children and follow the instructions to mail copies to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services if applicable.
10. State in section 12 whether either party is pregnant.
11. Sections 13 through 15 require information on joint real estate ownership, the cause for divorce, and any requests for court orders, including temporary and final orders.
12. Lastly, review all provided information for accuracy, sign the form indicating the date and affirm your information is true. Ensure a notarial officer acknowledges your signature if required.
13. Once completed, save changes, download, print, or share the final form as needed.

Start filling out your Petition for Divorce online today to begin the process.