New Hampshire § 458-A:16 Notice;  Opportunity to be Heard;  Joinder

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 458-A:16 — Notice; Opportunity to be Heard; Joinder

New Hampshire § 458-A:16

Title XLIIIDOMESTIC RELATIONS

Ch. 458-AUNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT

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Bluebook

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 458-A:16 (2026).

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I.Before a child-custody determination is made under this chapter, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standards of RSA 458-A:7 must be given to all persons entitled to notice under the law of this state as in child-custody proceedings between residents of this state, any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated, and any person having physical custody of the child.

II.This chapter does not govern the enforceability of a child-custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.

III.The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child-custody proceeding under this chapter are governed by the law of this state as in child-custody proceedings between residents of this state.

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I. Before a child-custody determination is made under this chapter, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standards of RSA 458-A:7 must be given to all persons entitled to notice under the law of this state as in child-custody proceedings between residents of this state, any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated, and any person having physical custody of the child.
II. This chapter does not govern the enforceability of a child-custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.
III. The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child-custody proceeding under this chapter are governed by the law of this state as in child-custody proceedings between residents of this state.