Free Mediation Considerations - New Hampshire


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THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
JUDICIAL BRANCH
http://www.courts.state.nh.us

MEDIATION CONSIDERATIONS
The New Hampshire legislature recognizes that mediation may not be appropriate for all families. This is set forth in the Parental Rights and Responsibilities Act, RSA 461-A, as follows: Reasons the court may choose not to order mediation include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) A showing of undue hardship to a party. (b) An agreement between the parties for alternate dispute resolution procedures. (c) An allegation of abuse or neglect of the minor child. (d) A finding of alcoholism or drug abuse, unless all parties agree to mediation. (e) An allegation of serious psychological or emotional abuse. (f) Lack of an available, suitable mediator within a reasonable time period. The court shall not order mediation if there is a finding of domestic violence as defined in RSA 173B:1, unless all parties agree to mediation.

NHJB-2385-F (12/07/2006)

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