461-A:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Contracted supervisor " means a mediator meeting the requirements RSA 328-C:2 and RSA 328-C:5, VI who has contracted with the court to participate in court-referred mediation under this chapter. II. " Decision-making responsibility " means the responsibility to make decisions for the child. It may refer […]
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 […]
461-A:11 Modification of Parental Rights and Responsibilities. – I. The court may issue an order modifying a permanent order concerning parental rights and responsibilities under any of the following circumstances: (a) The parties agree to a modification. (b) If the court finds repeated, intentional, and unwarranted interference by a parent with the residential responsibilities […]
461-A:12 Relocation of a Residence of a Child. – I. This section shall apply any time after the filing of a parenting petition or a divorce petition. This section shall not apply if the relocation results in the residence being closer to the other parent or to any location within the child’s current school […]
461-A:13 Grandparents’ Visitation Rights. – I. Grandparents, whether adoptive or natural, may petition the court for reasonable rights of visitation with the minor child as provided in paragraph III. The provisions of this section shall not apply in cases where access by the grandparent or grandparents to the minor child has been restricted for […]
461-A:14 Support. – I. After the filing of a petition for divorce, annulment, separation, paternity, support, or allocation of parental rights and responsibilities, including petitions filed by the department of health and human services pursuant to RSA 161-B, 161-C, and 546-B, the court shall make such further decree in relation to the support and […]
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. […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
461-A:21 Agreement on College Expenses. – Parents may agree to contribute to their child’s college expenses or other educational expenses beyond the completion of high school as part of a stipulated decree, signed by both parents and approved by the court. The agreed-on contribution may be made by one or both parents. The agreement […]
461-A:22 Modification of Agreements on College Expenses. – Every agreement made under RSA 461-A:21 shall state whether the agreement either is modifiable or is not modifiable. To qualify as not modifiable, the agreement shall state a specific dollar amount to be contributed by either or both parents. If the parents’ agreement states that it […]
461-A:23 Enforcement of Agreements on College Expenses. – The court shall enforce any parental agreement on educational expenses that meets the requirements of RSA 461-A:21. Source. 2013, 154:2, eff. Aug. 27, 2013.
461-A:24 Mediation of Agreements on College Expenses. – Before any court hearing to modify or enforce any agreement to contribute to college expenses, the parties shall participate in mediation, either privately contracted mediation or mediation under RSA 461-A:7. Source. 2013, 154:2, eff. Aug. 27, 2013.
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 […]
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 […]
461-A:4-a Judicial Enforcement of Parenting Plan. – Any motion for contempt or enforcement of an order regarding an approved parenting plan under this chapter, if filed by a parent, shall be reviewed by the court within 30 days. Source. 2006, 251:1, eff. Aug. 4, 2006.
