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2026 edition • Verified against RSA 458:5, 458:9 & current NH Circuit Court instructions
New Hampshire Uncontested Divorce Kit:
The "Joint Petition" Packet (NHJB-2058-F)
File together as co-petitioners under RSA 458:9 so there is no formal service to arrange — then find out whether your court can finalize your Decree without a hearing.
- Joint Petition packet (NHJB-2058-F) — with or without minor children
- The Rule 1.25-A financial exchange & Personal Data Sheet, explained
- Free eligibility check before you pay anything
- Instant PDF download — $129 one-time, no subscription
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“The instructions were crystal clear. I never felt lost or confused.”
Andrew O. · Concord, New Hampshire
Do You Qualify for a Joint Petition?
New Hampshire recognizes three separate jurisdictional bases — one-year residency is only one of them. We'd rather you find out here than after you've paid us.
This kit fits if:
- You meet one of NH's three jurisdictional bases: one spouse has been domiciled in NH for a year, or you're both currently domiciled here, or you're domiciled here and can personally serve your spouse in-state.
- You want to file a Joint Petition (Co-Petitioners) so neither of you needs formal service.
- You've settled the terms — custody, support, property — you want the court to enter, or you have nothing to resolve.
- Both spouses are willing to complete the Financial Affidavit and the Rule 1.25-A disclosure exchange.
- You're filing on irreconcilable differences (no-fault) rather than a statutory fault ground.
Talk to a lawyer first if:
- There is domestic violence, intimidation, or you don't feel safe negotiating directly.
- Neither of you currently meets any of NH's three jurisdictional bases.
- Your spouse refuses to sign the Joint Petition, or you disagree on the parenting plan, child support, or property division.
- You want to proceed on a statutory fault ground (adultery, etc.) rather than irreconcilable differences.
If any of these apply, please don't buy this kit yet. NH Legal Assistance and the courts' self-help resources offer free guidance.
"Aren't the NH court forms free?"
Yes — and you should use the current official versions. The court hands you blank PDFs and no examples. Here's exactly what the $129 adds.
In New Hampshire, spouses who agree on the terms they want the court to enter can file a Joint Petition for Divorce (Form NHJB-2058-F) under RSA 458:9. Filing jointly means neither of you needs to formally serve the other. Our kit walks you through the Personal Data Sheet, Financial Affidavit, Vital Statistics form, and Decree the Circuit Court – Family Division currently requires — plus the additional forms required when minor children are involved.
Full form package • Filled-in samples of every document you sign • Step-by-step guide • 30-day refund
Every form for your situation, identified up front
The Joint Petition, Personal Data Sheet, Financial Affidavit, Vital Statistics form, and Decree that apply with no children — plus the Parenting Plan, Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, and Uniform Support Order when you have kids. No hunting across the NH Judicial Branch site hoping you didn't miss one.
Sample forms, already filled in
A completed example of every document you sign, so you can see what a finished Joint Petition, Financial Affidavit, and Decree actually look like before you write your own. The court will never show you a finished one.
A Rule 1.25-A disclosure walkthrough
Plain-English guidance on what to exchange with your spouse (tax returns, recent pay stubs, and other records), when it's due, and which pieces actually get filed with the court versus kept between you.
A 30-day refund
Free forms come with no support and no way to recover a wasted afternoon. If you buy the kit and find your situation doesn't qualify for a joint petition, email us within 30 days for a full refund.
What This Actually Costs You
New Hampshire's joint petition process is efficient, but the Rule 1.25-A disclosure and the Personal Data Sheet have to be right. Here's every dollar, including the ones that aren't ours.
Far less than an attorney
NH attorneys commonly advertise four-figure flat fees for uncontested cases — you keep the difference between that and our one-time kit price, shown alongside.
No formal service to arrange
Filing a Joint Petition means there's no defendant to serve, so you avoid the sheriff or process-server fee that a one-sided filing would require (commonly cited in the $50–$100 range, though it varies by county and method).
Your Total Out-of-Pocket
$252 with children
Court filing fees are set by the Judicial Branch and can change; verify the current amount with your Circuit Court clerk before filing. Fee waivers may be available if you cannot afford the filing fee. Child Impact Program seminar fees, certified-copy charges, and any service costs are separate. Attorney figure reflects commonly advertised flat-fee ranges for uncontested NH matters and is an estimate, not a quote.
What's Inside the Kit
Matched to New Hampshire's current joint-petition process, with the separate document set required when minor children are involved.
Step-by-Step Roadmap
- Plain-English steps from filing your Joint Petition through the Rule 1.25-A exchange to your Decree
- What to do if the court asks for a hearing
Core Documents, With Filled Samples
The forms every joint petition needs, each paired with a completed sample:
Vital Statistics Form
The finalization form the Judicial Branch requires before your Decree can be entered, included and explained.
Rule 1.25-A Disclosure Guide
- What to exchange with your spouse — tax returns, recent pay stubs, and other records
- When it's due, separate from filing the Financial Affidavit itself
Child-Case Document Set
If you have minor children:
- Parenting Plan
- Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
- Uniform Support Order
- Guidance on the Child Impact Program certificate the court requires
Hearing-Waiver Walkthrough
What Family Division Rule 2.22 actually requires before a court can enter your Decree without a live hearing — and what to do if yours schedules one anyway.
If you have unresolved issues
A joint petition doesn't require complete agreement by law — NHJB-2058-F itself lets you ask the court to decide property, parenting, support, or alimony. This kit is built for couples who have already settled those terms; if you haven't, the roadmap tells you where to get help before filing.
If you have children
RSA 458-D generally requires both parents to complete the Child Impact Program. The kit explains current timing and the enumerated waivers/extensions, and flags that a joint filing can change how that timing is calculated — confirm the current deadline with the court.
What this kit does not include
- A guarantee that a judge waives your hearing, that a clerk accepts your paperwork as filed, or a single fixed total cost — the court controls scheduling and can require additional steps
- Court filing fees or Child Impact Program seminar fees, which are paid separately
- Legal advice about your specific situation, or review of your completed documents
PlainDivorce is a private publisher, not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the New Hampshire Judicial Branch. Always confirm current forms, fees, and local requirements with your Circuit Court clerk before filing.
Built around New Hampshire's statewide joint-petition process, usable in any Circuit Court – Family Division location, including Manchester, Nashua, Concord, and Dover.
Forms originate from official New Hampshire Judicial Branch sources. PlainDivorce is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the courts.
How It Works
A roadmap from filing to your final Decree — not a promised timeline, since court workload and local procedure vary.
File Joint Petition
Complete the Joint Petition and Personal Data Sheet together and file them with your Circuit Court clerk.
Disclose Finances
File your Financial Affidavit and complete the broader Rule 1.25-A exchange with your spouse within the current court-set window.
If You Have Children
File the Parenting Plan and support paperwork, and complete the Child Impact Program on the court's current timeline.
Final Decree
Submit your Decree and Vital Statistics form. If all documents are filed and both of you waive attendance in writing, the court may sign without a hearing — otherwise, plan to attend one.
Your Three Options
All three can end in the same Decree. They differ in how much time, money, and guesswork it takes to get there.
| Court forms alone | PlainDivorce Kit | Typical Attorney | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to you | $0 | $129 | $3,000+ |
| Court filing fee | $250–$252 | $250–$252 | Usually extra |
| Which forms apply to you | You figure it out | Guided | Handled |
| Rule 1.25-A disclosure guidance | — | Included | Handled |
| Pace | Yours | Yours | Their calendar |
| Legal advice on your situation | No | No | Yes |
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If the Joint Petition Doesn't Fit, You Get Your Money Back
If you buy the kit and then discover your situation doesn't qualify for New Hampshire's joint petition process, email us within 30 days and we'll refund you in full. We'd rather lose the sale than have you file something that gets sent back.
Refunds are handled by our support team. See our Terms of Use for full details.
What Our Customers Say
From people who used PlainDivorce to complete their own filing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Joint Petition?
A Joint Petition for Divorce (Form NHJB-2058-F) lets both spouses sign and file together as co-petitioners. Under RSA 458:9, that means no further service or notice is required. It does not, by itself, mean you must agree on every issue — the form itself lets you ask the court to decide property, parenting, support, or alimony. This kit is built for couples who have already settled those terms.
Do I qualify if I haven't lived in New Hampshire for a year?
Maybe. RSA 458:5 gives New Hampshire courts jurisdiction in three situations: one spouse has been domiciled in NH for a year; both spouses are currently domiciled in NH; or the filing spouse is domiciled in NH and can personally serve the other spouse within the state. Only the first requires a full year.
What is the Financial Affidavit, and is that all I have to disclose?
The Financial Affidavit (NHJB-2065-F) is a form each spouse files listing income, assets, and debts. Separately, Court Rule 1.25-A requires a broader exchange between spouses — including recent tax returns and pay stubs — generally due within 45 days of filing or 10 days before an initial hearing, whichever is earlier. The official checklist for that exchange is not filed with the court unless a judge orders it.
What if we have children?
You'll need a Parenting Plan, a Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, and a Uniform Support Order, in addition to the documents required in every case. RSA 458-D also generally requires both parents to complete the Child Impact Program seminar; because that requirement is normally tied to when a spouse is served, and a joint filing changes that premise, confirm your current deadline with the court rather than assuming a fixed number of days.
Will we have to attend a hearing?
Not necessarily. Family Division Rule 2.22 allows the court to enter a decree without a final hearing only if every required document has been filed, both spouses have waived attendance in writing, and the court finds the record clear enough to decide without one. If anything is missing or unclear, the court can still set a hearing.
Is the Personal Data Sheet confidential?
The Personal Data Sheet (NHJB-2077-F) collects sensitive identifiers like Social Security numbers. Family Division Rule 2.3 restricts who can access it to specified court participants, and includes a box you can check to request nondisclosure to the other party if you have safety concerns. It is not automatically sealed from everyone, and the exact access rules can change, so check the court's current instructions.
What does it cost to file?
As of this writing, the New Hampshire Judicial Branch's own guides list a $250 filing fee for cases with no minor children and $252 for cases with minor children. Those are court fees, separate from our $129 kit price, and they can change — confirm the current amount with your Circuit Court clerk.
Aren't these forms available free from the court?
Yes, and we say so plainly above. What the court doesn't give you is a completed example of each document, the full document set organized for your situation, a walkthrough of the Rule 1.25-A exchange, or a refund if it turns out the joint petition doesn't fit. That's what the $129 buys. If you're comfortable assembling all of it from the Judicial Branch website yourself, please do that instead.
What format is the kit, and how fast do I get it?
Downloadable PDFs, delivered immediately after checkout. There is no subscription and no recurring charge.
Does PlainDivorce file the paperwork for me?
No. You file with your Circuit Court clerk yourself, in person, by mail, or through the court's e-filing system where available. We are not a law firm, we cannot give legal advice, and we cannot appear or file on your behalf.
What if I buy it and it turns out I don't qualify?
Email support within 30 days and we'll refund you in full. See our Terms of Use for details.
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Important Legal Disclaimer
PlainDivorce is not a law firm and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the New Hampshire Judicial Branch. We do not provide legal advice, do not represent you in court, and no attorney-client relationship is created by using this site or the kit. The New Hampshire Uncontested Divorce Kit is a self-help information product.
We do not guarantee that a judge will waive your hearing, that a clerk will accept your paperwork as filed, or a single total cost of your divorce. Court rules, forms, and filing fees change and vary. As of September 2026 the New Hampshire Judicial Branch's own guides list a filing fee of $250 for cases with no minor children and $252 for cases with minor children. You are responsible for verifying current requirements, form versions, and fees with your Circuit Court clerk before filing.
If you are experiencing domestic violence or feel unsafe, do not use a self-help kit to negotiate. Contact NH Legal Assistance or a family law attorney.
Content last reviewed: September 2026.