The New Hampshire Petition is a legal document used to request a court order or decision in the state of New Hampshire. It is the first step in many legal proceedings and must be filed with the court prior to the commencement of a lawsuit. Generally, the petition must include the name of the petitioner, the name of the respondent, the legal grounds for the requested action, and any supporting documents. There are several types of New Hampshire Petition used for different types of legal proceedings. These include petitions for divorce, petitions for custody and support of a minor child, petitions for guardianship, petitions for adoption, petitions for name change, petitions for emancipation, petitions for protection from abuse, and petitions for writ of habeas corpus.