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New Hampshire Divorce Information Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes Equitable distribution state, which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just," though a 50/50 division will be presumed to be equitable. Marital fault can be considered when dividing property in New Hampshire. What Property is Divided? "Kitchen sink" state. All property owned by either spouse, no matter when or how acquired, is considered marital property and subject to division in a divorce; however, the courts can consider when and how property was acquired when dividing property. Alimony At the court's discretion. Marital fault can be considered. Terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage. Child Support Income shares method, which means the income of both parents is considered. Emancipation is age 18. Courts generally will not order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator . Child Support Enforcement The New Hampshire child support enforcement agency can be found at: http://www.dhhs.state.nh.us/DHHS/DCSS Divorce Related Statutes For New Hampshire See Chapter 23, Domestic Relations, after clicking below: http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/NHTOC/NHTOC-XLIII.htm Other Resources The Divorce Financial Survival Series |