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Divorce in New Hampshire: forms, cost, and how to file

A plain-English overview of getting an uncontested divorce in New Hampshire — the residency rule, the no-fault ground, the filing fee, and the official forms — from LawCat, a free service built by attorneys.

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New Hampshire divorce at a glance

Residency requirement
1 year (or both parties in NH / respondent served in NH)
No-fault ground
Irreconcilable differences causing irremediable breakdown — no separation or waiting period. Residency: both parties domiciled in NH, OR petitioner domiciled + respondent served in NH, OR petitioner domiciled 1 year.
Filing fee
$250 (no children) / ~$252-$282 with children, + ~3% TurboCourt payment surcharge. Fee waiver: Motion to Waive Filing Fee (in forma pauperis).
Child support
Child Support Guidelines Worksheet (NHJB family-division form; exact form number uncertain) under RSA 458-C — percentage of combined net income (obligor pays pro-rata share); state DHHS provides an online calculator.
E-filing (self-represented)
TurboCourt — the NH Judicial Branch e-filing channel for self-represented litigants in divorce/parenting cases, live in all 10 counties; e-filing is the standard/expected path for divorce case…
County differences
Very low. Single statewide Circuit Court Family Division with uniform NHJB forms.
Official statewide forms
YES. Official statewide NHJB forms from the Circuit Court Family Division: NHJB-2058-F Petition for Divorce works as a JOINT petition (both spouses co-petition, no service needed), plus Personal Data Sheet, Financial…

Official source: New Hampshire court forms & self-help. Always confirm current forms and fees with the court before filing.

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New Hampshire divorce FAQ

Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in New Hampshire?

No. New Hampshire allows you to file for divorce yourself (pro se). LawCat prepares your New Hampshire divorce documents free, and you pay only the court’s filing fee. You can hire an attorney at any point if your case becomes complicated.

How long do I have to live in New Hampshire to file for divorce?

1 year (or both parties in NH / respondent served in NH)

How much does it cost to file for divorce in New Hampshire?

$250 (no children) / ~$252-$282 with children, + ~3% TurboCourt payment surcharge. Fee waiver: Motion to Waive Filing Fee (in forma pauperis). With LawCat your documents are free, so the filing fee is typically your only unavoidable cost — and it can often be waived if you can’t afford it.

This page is general information about New Hampshire’s court process, not legal advice for your situation, and LawCat is not a law firm. Forms and fees change — verify with the official court source above. Reviewed 2026.