Grounds for Divorce in New Hampshire
Persons getting divorced in New Hampshire have a choice to make on the grounds for divorce. New Hampshire is considered to be a no-fault divorce state as neither party is required to prove specific grounds to get divorced. The petitioner needs to simply state that irreconcilable differences have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage. (NH RSA 458:7-a). This means that the marriage is broken down and cannot be repaired. These no-fault grounds for divorce are by far the most common grounds alleged to get divorced in New Hampshire. It is also possible to get divorced in New Hampshire based on specific fault grounds for divorce. (RSA 458:7). Those fault grounds include: Adultery Extreme Cruelty Treatment by one spouse that seriously injures the health of…
