Section 461-A:15 – Attorneys’ Fees in Contempt Cases.
461-A:15 Attorneys’ Fees in Contempt Cases. – In any proceeding under this chapter in which a party alleges, and the court finds, that the other party has failed without just cause to obey a prior order, the court shall award reasonable costs and attorneys’ fees to the prevailing party. Source. 2005, 273:1, eff. Oct. […]
Section 461-A:16 – Guardian ad Litem.
461-A:16 Guardian ad Litem. – I. In contested proceedings under RSA 461-A, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for a minor child when the court has reason for special concern regarding the welfare of the child. The role of the guardian ad litem shall be to gather information to assist the court […]
Section 461-A:17 – Guardians Ad Litem and Mediators; Liability for Expenses.
461-A:17 Guardians Ad Litem and Mediators; Liability for Expenses. – The judicial council shall have no responsibility for the payment of the costs of a mediator or guardian ad litem for any party under this chapter. Source. 2005, 273:1. 2011, 224:66, eff. July 1, 2011.
Section 461-A:18 – Repayment.
461-A:18 Repayment. – I. In any case where a mediator has been appointed pursuant to RSA 461-A:7 or a guardian ad litem has been appointed pursuant to RSA 461-A:16 and the responsible party’s proportional share of the expense was ordered to be paid by the judicial council from the prior special fund established pursuant […]
Section 461-A:19 – Authorization for Emergency Treatment When Custodial Parent Incapacitated.
461-A:19 Authorization for Emergency Treatment When Custodial Parent Incapacitated. – I. In cases where the parent having the care of the child, has sole or shared decision-making responsibility and has become incapacitated and is unable to make necessary decisions concerning the emergency medical treatment of the child, such parent’s spouse shall be authorized to […]
Section 461-A:20 – References to Child Custody and Custodial Parent.
461-A:20 References to Child Custody and Custodial Parent. – Any provision of law that refers to the "custody" of minor children shall mean the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities as provided in this chapter. Any provision of law which refers to a "custodial parent" shall mean a parent with 50 percent or more […]
Section 461-A:10 – Restraining Orders.
461-A:10 Restraining Orders. – I. After the filing of a petition concerning a minor child under this chapter, the court may issue restraining orders with such conditions and limitations as the court deems just. At the discretion of the court, such orders may be made on a temporary or permanent basis. Temporary orders may […]
Section 461-A:2 – Statement of Purpose.
461-A:2 Statement of Purpose. – I. Because children do best when both parents have a stable and meaningful involvement in their lives, it is the policy of this state, unless it is clearly shown that in a particular case it is detrimental to a child, to: (a) Support frequent and continuing contact between each […]
Section 461-A:3 – Procedure and Jurisdiction.
461-A:3 Procedure and Jurisdiction. – I. The procedure in cases concerning parental rights and responsibilities, including child support, shall be the same as the procedure for petitions for divorce and legal separation under RSA 458. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the court, upon proper application and notice to the adverse party, may […]
Section 461-A:4 – Parenting Plans; Contents.
461-A:4 Parenting Plans; Contents. – I. In any proceeding to establish or modify a judgment providing for parenting time with a child, except for matters filed under RSA 173-B, the parents shall develop and file with the court a parenting plan to be included in the court’s decree. If the parents are unable to […]