Rule 6.4 – Notice

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

Upon filing the surrender, notice will be provided by the court by way of certified mail, return receipt requested, signed by the addressee only, to all persons entitled to receive notice as set forth in RSA 170-B:6. If notice by certified mail is not successful, or...

Rule 6.1 – Scope

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

The family division has jurisdiction of adoptions in conjunction with proceedings brought pursuant to RSA 169-C, RSA 170-C and RSA 463. Hence, its jurisdiction over surrenders pursuant to RSA 170-B is similarly restricted.N.H. R. Cir. Ct. Fam. Div. 6.1

Rule 5.8 – Confidentiality

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

The existence of a guardianship case or the fact that a guardianship hearing is on the docket is not confidential. However, guardianship hearings shall be closed to the public, except for persons other than the parties, their counsel, witnesses and agency...

Rule 5.7 – Termination of Guardianship

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Any person, including the minor if fourteen (14) years of age or older, may petition the court to terminate a guardianship. The court will determine by a preponderance of the evidence whether substitution or supplementation of parental care and supervision is no...