RSA Chapter 459 — Uniform Divorce Recognition Law

Title XLIII — Domestic Relations

Current through the 2025 Regular Session of the New Hampshire General Court.

Title XLIII Domestic Relations

RSA 459:1 Divorce Obtained in Another Jurisdiction

A divorce obtained in another jurisdiction shall be of no force or effect in this state, if both parties to the marriage were domiciled in this state at the time the proceeding for the divorce was commenced.

Source. 1949, 177:1, par. 1, eff. May 3, 1949.

RSA 459:2 Evidence

Proof that a person obtaining a divorce from the bonds of matrimony in another jurisdiction was (a) domiciled in this state within 12 months prior to the commencement of the proceeding therefor, and resumed residence in this state within 18 months after the date of his departure therefrom, or (b) at all times after his departure from this state and until his return maintained a place of residence within this state, shall be prima facie evidence that the person was domiciled in this state when the divorce proceeding was commenced.

Source. 1949, 177:1, par. 2, eff. May 3, 1949.

RSA 459:3 Interpretation

This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.

Source. 1949, 177:1, par. 3, eff. May 3, 1949.

RSA 459:4 Citation

This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Divorce Recognition Law.

Source. 1949, 177:1, par. 4, eff. May 3, 1949.