This topic usually comes up at the Law Library when people ask us if New Hampshire is a community property state, referring to the division, or distribution, of property in divorces. The answer is, no, it isn't: New Hampshire is an “equitable division” state. "Equitable" does not necessarily mean "equal." The court may presume that an equal division is an equitable distribution of property, but the court may decide instead that an equal division would not be appropriate and may divide property in another way based on many factors listed in the statute. Those factors include the duration of the marriage, the age, social or economic status of each party, the occupation and ability of the custodial parent to also be employed, fault of either party leading to the breakdown of the marriage, and any other factor that the court deems relevant.
A Practical Guide to Divorce in New Hampshire by 
Basic Family Law by Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements in New Hampshire by 
Family Law by 
Financial Divorce Settlements From Start to FinishPlease remember that this guide is for information purposes only and is not comprehensive.
It is intended as a starting point for research, to illustrate the various sources of the law, and to provide guidance in their use.
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