Rule 2.12 – Case Manager Conference

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, New Hampshire

In any case in which there is at least one self-represented party, the court may schedule a case manager conference. The case manager will explain court documents that will be required depending on the type of action. If the parties are in agreement, the case manager...

Rule 2.11 – First Appearance

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, New Hampshire

A. A First Appearance will be held within 30 days after service has been accomplished in divorces and legal separations in which there are minor children and in parenting petition cases. At First Appearance, a judge will give information about the court process and...

Rule 2.10 – Child Impact Seminar

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, New Hampshire

In any action involving married or unmarried parents of minor children, the parties shall attend the child impact seminar as required by RSA 458-D as soon as possible after the commencement of the action but no later than forty-five (45) days after service of the...

Rule 2.9 – Emergency and Ex Parte Relief

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, New Hampshire

A. Emergency. If either party believes a hearing is needed prior to participation in mediation, that party shall file a request for an immediate hearing, identifying the emergency and the issues to be addressed at the hearing.B. Ex Parte. Subject to the provisions of...

Rule 2.8 – Presence of Children

by | May 14, 2021 | Family Law, New Hampshire

A child shall not be brought to court as a witness, or to attend a hearing, or be involved in depositions without prior order of the Court allowing that child’s participation. To obtain permission of the Court for the presence of a child in such a proceeding,...