RSA 490-D:3 · Equity Jurisdiction

Source history

• 2005, 177:14, eff. July 1, 2005

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Bill relationships

• 2026 HB1206 amend · effective 2027-01-01

  branch family division. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 Judicial Branch Family Division; Equity Jurisdiction. Amend RSA 490-D:3 to read as follows: 490-D:3 Equity Jurisdiction. [Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the] The judicial branch family division shall have the powers of a court of equity in cases where subject matter jurisdictio

• 2026 HB1615 reference · effective 2027-01-01

  sed 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 approval unless express

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

  sed 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 approval unless express

• 2026 HB1687 amend · effective 2027-01-01

  s. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Judicial Branch Family Division; Restriction on Jurisdiction. Amend RSA 490-D by inserting after section 2 the following new section: 490-D:2-a Restriction on Jurisdiction. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the judicial branch family division shall have jurisdiction over

• 2026 HB1687 reference · effective 2027-01-01

  limit the jurisdiction of the judicial branch family division over the matters set forth in RSA 490-D:2 to resolve civil disputes, including equity jurisdiction powers pursuant to RSA 490-D:3. 2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027. LBA 26-2804 12/1/25 HB 1687-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS INTRODUCED AN ACT removing the power of courts within the judicial branch family divisio

• 2026 HB1687-FN amend · effective 2027-01-01

  s. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Section; Judicial Branch Family Division; Restriction on Jurisdiction. Amend RSA 490-D by inserting after section 2 the following new section: 490-D:2-a Restriction on Jurisdiction. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the judicial branch family division shall have jurisdiction over

• 2026 HB1687-FN reference · effective 2027-01-01

  limit the jurisdiction of the judicial branch family division over the matters set forth in RSA 490-D:2 to resolve civil disputes, including equity jurisdiction powers pursuant to RSA 490-D:3. 2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027. LBA 26-2804 12/1/25 HB 1687-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS INTRODUCED AN ACT removing the power of courts within the judicial branch family divisio

• 2026 HB1717 amend · effective 2027-01-01

  andard to the facts determined by the [marital master] administrative law judge. 6 New Section; Duties of the Administrative Judge of the New Hampshire Judicial Branch. Amend RSA 490-D by inserting after section 15 the following new section: 490-D:16 Duties of the Administrative judge of the New Hampshire Judicial Branch. I. Ensure all judicial branch family division administrative law judges st

• 2026 HB1717 repeal · effective 2027-01-01

  fundamental liberties of all New Hampshire children and parents are not infringed under inferior state legislated policy or statutes. 4 Family Division; Equity Jurisdiction. RSA 490-D:3 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: 490-D:3 Equity Jurisdiction. – Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the judicial branch family division shall have the powers of a court of equity in cases where sub

• 2026 HB1717-FN repeal · effective 2027-01-01

  fundamental liberties of all New Hampshire children and parents are not infringed under inferior state legislated policy or statutes. 4 Family Division; Equity Jurisdiction. RSA 490-D:3 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows: 490-D:3 Equity Jurisdiction. – Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the judicial branch family division shall have the powers of a court of equity in cases where sub

• 2026 HB1717-FN amend · effective 2027-01-01

  andard to the facts determined by the [marital master] administrative law judge. 6 New Section; Duties of the Administrative Judge of the New Hampshire Judicial Branch. Amend RSA 490-D by inserting after section 15 the following new section: 490-D:16 Duties of the Administrative judge of the New Hampshire Judicial Branch. I. Ensure all judicial branch family division administrative law judges st

• 2026 HB652 amend · effective 2026-01-01

  the jurisdiction, powers, and duties conferred upon the former probate and district courts [and upon the former judicial branch family division] by RSA 547[,] and RSA 502-A[, and RSA 490-D]. 5 Circuit Court; Circuit Court Locations. Amend the introductory paragraph of RSA 490-F:4 to read as follows: 490-F:4 Circuit Court Locations. The judicial districts for the district and family divisions shall b

Opinions and discipline decisions mentioning this RSA

• 2011-736, In the Matter of Gabrielle Muller and William Muller Supreme Court opinion · January 11, 2013
• 2011-338, In the Matter of Tami Mallett and Michael Mallett Supreme Court opinion · January 13, 2012
• 2009-231, In the Matter of Dawn M. O'Neil and Eugene E. O'Neil, Jr. Supreme Court opinion · January 28, 2010