RSA 458:51 · Attorneys' Fees in Contempt Cases

Source history

• 1985, 171:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1986

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• 2026 HB1260 amend · effective 2027-01-01

  e marriage applicant's names and place of residence; and the date of the marriage ceremony. 13 New Sections; Annulment, Divorce, and Separation; Miscellaneous Provisions. Amend RSA 458 by inserting after section 51-a the following new sections: 458:51-b Confidentiality of Certain Divorce Records. I. For purposes of this section: (a) “Uncontested divorce” means a divorce proceeding in which b

• 2026 HB1260 reference · effective 2027-01-01

  Any person who was granted a divorce within 15 years prior to the effective date of this section may petition the court to seal or redact records consistent with the provisions of RSA 458:51-b. Upon joint request of both former spouses, the court shall order such records sealed or redacted in accordance with RSA 458:51-b unless the court finds that: (a) A compelling public interest requires that the recor

• 2026 HB1260-FN reference · effective 2027-01-01

  Any person who was granted a divorce within 15 years prior to the effective date of this section may petition the court to seal or redact records consistent with the provisions of RSA 458:51-b. Upon joint request of both former spouses, the court shall order such records sealed or redacted in accordance with RSA 458:51-b unless the court finds that: (a) A compelling public interest requires that the recor

• 2026 HB1260-FN amend · effective 2027-01-01

  e marriage applicant's names and place of residence; and the date of the marriage ceremony. 13 New Sections; Annulment, Divorce, and Separation; Miscellaneous Provisions. Amend RSA 458 by inserting after section 51-a the following new sections: 458:51-b Confidentiality of Certain Divorce Records. I. For purposes of this section: (a) “Uncontested divorce” means a divorce proceeding in which b

• 2026 HB1615 reference · effective 2027-01-01

  law governing licensed marriage, divorce, legal separation, annulment, spousal support, child custody, parental rights, and related matters, including but not limited to RSA 457, RSA 458, RSA 461-A, RSA 490-D, and applicable doctrines of equity. VIII. "Filing" means submission of a document to the department of state for administrative purposes only, not constituting judicial review, recording, or a

• 2026 HB1615-FN reference · effective 2027-01-01

  law governing licensed marriage, divorce, legal separation, annulment, spousal support, child custody, parental rights, and related matters, including but not limited to RSA 457, RSA 458, RSA 461-A, RSA 490-D, and applicable doctrines of equity. VIII. "Filing" means submission of a document to the department of state for administrative purposes only, not constituting judicial review, recording, or a

• 2026 SB414 amend · effective 2027-01-01

  settlements. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Paragraph; Annulment, Divorce, and Separation; Enforcement. Amend RSA 458:51-a by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph: II-a. If the court finds any party in contempt relating to any proceeding in this chapter, the court shall fashion a remedy that immediately rectifies the c

Opinions and discipline decisions mentioning this RSA

• 2010-842, In the Matter of Karen Schaulin-Viviers and Norris Viviers Supreme Court opinion · February 10, 2012
• 2009-918, In the Matter of Kenneth R. Canaway and Mary N. Canaway Supreme Court opinion · December 7, 2010
• 2008-858, Land America Commonwealth Title Insurance Company v. Dorothy Kolozetski Supreme Court opinion · January 29, 2010
• 2007-100, IN THE MATTER OF SUSAN MARTEL AND ROBERT MARTEL Supreme Court opinion · March 21, 2008
• 2002-716, IN THE MATTER OF BARBARA M. GIACOMINI AND PATRICK A. GIACOMINI Supreme Court opinion · February 2, 2004