INSTRUCTIONS: NEW HAMPSHIRE PETITION FOR CIVIL UNION DISSOLUTION (Form NHJB-2449-FS)

One partner in a homosexual couple united in a civil union before New Hampshire approved gay marriage in 2010 may file a dissolution form if they wish to separation from their spouse. This article discusses the New Hampshire Petition For Civil Union Dissolution document which must be filed in such cases. This Form NHJB-2449-FS can be obtained from the website of the New Hampshire judiciary.

New Hampshire Petition For Civil Union Dissolution NHJB-2449-FS Step 1: Enter the name of your case and that of the court processing your case at the top of the page.

New Hampshire Petition For Civil Union Dissolution NHJB-2449-FS Step 2: In sections one and two, enter all basic information requested about you and your partner.

New Hampshire Petition For Civil Union Dissolution NHJB-2449-FS Step 3: In section three, enter the date and location at which your civil union was formalized.

New Hampshire Petition For Civil Union Dissolution NHJB-2449-FS Step 4: In section four, indicate how long you have lived in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Petition For Civil Union Dissolution NHJB-2449-FS Step 5: Those without children should skip to step 6. Otherwise, in section five, enter the names, birth dates and current address of any minor children involved in your civil union. Enter all additional information requested in sections six through 11. If you believe your child's health would be endangered by having the information on this petition publicly disclosed, explain why in section 10, which is optional.

New Hampshire Petition For Civil Union Dissolution NHJB-2449-FS Step 6: In section 12, note if either party is pregnant.

New Hampshire Petition For Civil Union Dissolution NHJB-2449-FS Step 7: In section 13, indicate if any real estate property is owned by either spouse individually or jointly.

New Hampshire Petition For Civil Union Dissolution NHJB-2449-FS Step 8: In section 14, indicate the reason for your petition for dissolution.

New Hampshire Petition For Civil Union Dissolution NHJB-2449-FS Step 9: Section 15 allows you to indicate all rulings you wish for the court to make, such as approving a parenting plan or establishing alimony payments.

New Hampshire Petition For Civil Union Dissolution NHJB-2449-FS Step 10: Sign and date