Custody presumption
Best Interests of the Child Standard
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 461-A:6
Custody & parenting time in New Hampshire
Best-interest standard; frequent and continuing contact encouraged.
Read the general guide: Custody: Legal & PhysicalEstablishing paternity in New Hampshire
Paternity by acknowledgment or court action.
Read the general guide: Establishing PaternityChild support in New Hampshire
Income-based guidelines.
Read the general guide: Child Support & Imputed IncomeRelocation & move-away in New Hampshire
Relocation requires notice; court applies Tomasko factors.
Read the general guide: Relocation & Jurisdiction (UCCJEA)Protective orders & false allegations in New Hampshire
Domestic violence protective orders available.
Read the general guide: Protective & Restraining OrdersNew Hampshire fathers' rights FAQ
New Hampshire follows the "Best Interests of the Child Standard" approach. Best-interest standard; frequent and continuing contact encouraged.
General educational summary of New Hampshire law, not legal advice. Statutes and local rules change—verify with the official court source and a licensed New Hampshire family-law attorney before acting.