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Protective orders for domestic violence in New Hampshire
A New Hampshire domestic violence protective order is for a fixed period of up to one year. In New Hampshire, the first extension is for one year, and later extensions may be for up to 5 years. A New Hampshire defendant can have a hearing on an extension within 30 days.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- A New Hampshire domestic violence protective order is for a fixed period of up to one year. New Hampshire RSA 173-B:5. Checked November 2, 2026
- In New Hampshire, the first extension is for one year, and later extensions may be for up to 5 years. New Hampshire RSA 173-B:5. Checked November 2, 2026
- A New Hampshire defendant can have a hearing on an extension within 30 days. New Hampshire RSA 173-B:5. Checked November 2, 2026
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How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- Bank, retirement and debt statements
- Pay stubs and tax returns
- Household bills and expenses
- Home, car and property papers
- Agreements and court papers you have
- Messages sent to you
- Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes
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More for New Hampshire
- How child support works in New Hampshire
- Child custody and parenting plans in New Hampshire
- How to get a copy of your divorce record in New Hampshire
- Divorce residency rules and where to file in New Hampshire
- Divorce document checklist: the full guide
- Protective orders for domestic violence: all states
Neighbouring states
- Protective orders for domestic violence in Maine
- Protective orders for domestic violence in Vermont
- Protective orders for domestic violence in Nevada
- Protective orders for domestic violence in New Jersey
Questions
Where do these New Hampshire facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: New Hampshire RSA 173-B:5. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in New Hampshire or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for divorce prep?
A good start: Bank, retirement and debt statements; Pay stubs and tax returns; Household bills and expenses; Home, car and property papers; Agreements and court papers you have; Messages sent to you; Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.
Educational only. Not legal advice.