New Hampshire Divorce Forms: Complete List and Filing Guide

You have a stack of blank PDFs from the New Hampshire Judicial Branch website and no idea which ones to file first, which ones go to the court, and which ones go only to your spouse. That confusion is exactly why most pro se filings stall before they even reach a judge.

New Hampshire's Circuit Court Family Division uses a specific set of numbered forms (NHJB prefix), and the order you submit them matters. Here is the full list, organized by the stage of your case.

Starting Forms: The Petition Package

Every NH divorce begins with two documents filed together at the Family Division courthouse in your county.

Personal Data Sheet (NHJB-2077-F) — Required in every case. This covers both spouses' names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and marriage details. The clerk uses it to create your case file.

Joint Petition (NHJB-2058-F) — Use this if both spouses agree to divorce and will file together. A joint petition skips service of process entirely, which saves weeks of waiting.

Individual Petition (NHJB-2057-F) — Use this if you are filing alone, whether your spouse agrees or not. Filing an individual petition triggers an automatic financial restraining order under RSA 458:16 that prevents either spouse from selling, transferring, or hiding marital assets.

The filing fee is $282 with minor children or $280 without. The court adds a 3% surcharge for credit or debit card payments.

Service and Response Forms

If you filed an Individual Petition, the court mails a notice giving your spouse 10 days to pick up the papers at the courthouse. If they do not pick them up, you need to arrange formal service.

Acceptance of Service (NHJB-2067-F) — Your spouse signs this to confirm they received the petition. This is the simplest path when your spouse cooperates.

Appearance/Withdrawal (NHJB-2391-DF) — Your spouse files this within 15 days of receiving the petition to formally enter the case. Without it, you can request a default.

Financial Disclosure Forms

Family Division Rule 1.25-A requires both parties to exchange detailed financial documents within 45 days of service. This is one of the most misunderstood steps — the financial documents themselves are private and are not filed with the court.

Financial Affidavit (NHJB-2065-F) — This is the only financial form that gets filed with the court. It is a sworn summary of your income, assets, debts, and monthly expenses. It must be notarized.

Rule 1.25-A Checklist (NHJB-3248-F) — A checklist confirming you have exchanged three years of tax returns, four consecutive pay stubs, 12 months of bank statements, and six months of credit card statements with your spouse. This exchange happens privately between the parties.

Statement of Unavailability (NHJB-2665-F) — If you cannot obtain a required document, file this sworn statement explaining what you tried.

Children-Related Forms

Cases involving minor children require additional forms and a mandatory parenting class.

Child Impact Program Notice (NHJB-2068-F) — Both parents must register for and complete the four-hour Child Impact Program within 45 days of service. The class costs $85 per parent and is conducted via Zoom.

Parenting Plan (NHJB-2064-F) — Outlines the custody schedule, decision-making responsibilities, and holiday rotations. Required in any divorce with children.

Uniform Support Order (NHJB-2060-F) — Establishes child support based on New Hampshire's income-shares model.

Final Decree Forms

Final Decree (NHJB-2071-F) — The document the judge signs to end your marriage. In an uncontested divorce, it becomes effective immediately. In a contested divorce, property division orders do not take effect until the 31st day after the clerk issues notice — a detail many filers miss.

Vital Statistics Report (SOS/DVRA VS 14A) — This form must be typewritten. Handwritten copies are rejected by the clerk, and no final hearing can be scheduled until a typewritten version is filed. This is one of the most common reasons NH divorces stall at the finish line.

Default-Specific Forms

If your spouse does not respond after being served, you can pursue a default judgment.

Military Service Affidavit (NHJB-2200-DFPS) — Required before any default hearing. Certifies that your spouse is not on active military duty.

Where to Get These Forms

All NHJB-numbered forms are available as free downloadable PDFs from the New Hampshire Judicial Branch website. The Vital Statistics form (SOS/DVRA VS 14A) comes from the Secretary of State's Division of Vital Records.

Having the right forms is only half the challenge. Knowing which ones to file, in what order, and which common mistakes trigger rejections is what separates a case that moves forward from one that sits in limbo.

The New Hampshire Divorce Filing Process Guide walks through each form in the exact sequence the court expects, with completed examples and a filing tracker that keeps your deadlines straight.

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