New Hampshire

New Hampshire Statutes 491:7-a - Business and Commercial Dispute Docket

Resource Type: Legislation

Abstract: Under this statute, claims in the Superior Court related to breach of contract, fraud, business tort, property, surety bonds, franchisee/franchisor relationships, non-medical malpractice, real estate title petitions, commercial class actions and comm...

New Hampshire Statutes Title II, Ch. 490-E - Office of Mediation and Arbitration

Resource Type: Legislation

Abstract: This statute establishes the Office of Mediation and Arbitration to guide the development of and promote the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), and serve as a resource to courts regarding ADR, among other duties. The office will be administ...

New Hampshire Revised Statute 461-A:17: Special Fund Established

Resource Type: Legislation

Abstract: The judicial council shall have no responsibility for the payment of the costs of a mediator or a guardian ad litem for any party under Title XLIII: Domestic Relations, Chapter 461-A: Parental Rights and Responsibilities. ...

New Hampshire Revised Statute 461-A:7: Mediation of Cases Involving Children

Resource Type: Legislation

Abstract: For all cases involving disputed parental rights and responsibilities issues, this statute allows the court to refer the parties to mediation. The statute also lists those cases that may be ineligible for referral and establishes privilege and confid...

New Hampshire Chapter 328-C - Family Mediators

Resource Type: Legislation

Abstract: This statute relates to mediation in family cases in New Hampshire. Under the statutes, a certification board shall be established in order to maintain a roster of qualified mediators as well as establish procedures, eligibility requirements, trainin...

U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire Mediation Program Guidelines

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: These guidelines outline the rules and procedures for the mediation program in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire....

Rules of the Family Division of the State of New Hampshire Rules 2.13-2.14

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: Under these rules, divorce and legal separation actions, as well as parenting petition cases, shall be ordered to go through mediation. Parties may stipulate for private mediators if they so desire. The rules outline requirements for scheduling, atte...

Superior Court of New Hampshire Rule 170-A: Arbitration by Agreement

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: This rule allows all non-criminal and non-marital cases to be assigned to arbitration upon agreement of the parties. Hearings will be held by three-arbitrator panels and both parties are required to attend. The rule outlines the hearing process and c...

New Hampshire Judicial Branch Office of Mediation and Arbitration - Procedural Rules for Appellate Mediation

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: These rules govern the New Hampshire Supreme Court Appellate Mediation Program. The program is open to civil appeals cases and retired full-time judges will serve as mediators. The rules address issues of confidentiatily, attendance and sanctions, am...

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Hampshire Rules 7016-1 to 7016-3 - Pretrial Procedures

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: These rules address preliminary pretrial conferences, final pretrial statements and final pretrial conferences in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Hampshire. Rule 7016-1(c) states that the court "encourages parties to engage in alter...

New Hampshire Supreme Court Procedural Rule 12-A - Mediation

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: This rule states that "cases pending at the Supreme Court may be referred to the Office of Mediation and Arbitration (OMA) for mediation" and that mediation will be conducted by retired full-time judges. The rule addresses issues of cost and confiden...

Superior Court of the State of New Hampshire Rule 170-B: Judge-Conducted Intensive Mediation of Certain Cases

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: Under this rule, upon agreement of the parties, a judge may assign a complex case for intensive mediation. A case is considered "complex" if it could reasonably be expected to last longer than five trial days or result in an award of over $250,000. T...

District Courts of New Hampshire Small Claims Actions Rule 4.29 - District Court Small Claims Mediation Policy

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: Under this rule, small claims cases may be referred to mediation upon request by any party with agreement by all parties. Mediators will be assigned to courts based on the mediator needs of that court, as determined by the administrative judge. The r...

State of New Hampshire Probate Court Administrative Order 11 - Probate Mediation Policies

Resource Type: Order

Abstract: This order outlines mediation policies for the Probate Court of New Hampshire. The order addresses issues of attendance, confidentiality, impartiality, good faith and mediator certification, among other topics. ...

U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire Rule 53.1 - Alternative Dispute Resolution

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: Under this rule, ADR is to be discussed at a preliminary pretrial conference, and the court will promote settlement efforts at every state of the proceedings. The rule outlines procedures for setting summary jury trials, and specifies that any eligib...

Rules of the Superior Court of the State of New Hampshire: Alternative Dispute Resolution

Resource Type: Rules - Court

Abstract: This rule provides for the use of ADR for the resolution of civil cases. The parties are to select between early neutral evaluation, mediation, binding arbitration, or other stipulated method. The rule presents the qualifications required to be an ap...

Divorce Mediation in New Hampshire: A Voluntary Concept

Resource Type: Study

Resource Type: Mediation Efficacy Study

Abstract: This study examined the relationship between dispute resolution process and outcomes regarding child custody and child support, the impact of mediation on post-divorce relationships, and satisfaction with the divorce agreement. To examine these, a qu...

New Hampshire Foreclosure Mediation Program

Resource Type: Program

Abstract: This site describes the New Hampshire Judicial Branch's foreclosure mediation program, which gave homeowners in foreclosure and those at risk of foreclosure the option of requesting mediation with their lenders. The program ran from January 2010 to O...

New Hampshire Family Mediator Certification Board

Resource Type: Organization

Abstract: The board was created in 1990 to develop ethical and professional standards for family mediators in the state. The board certifies mediators and handles complaints of misconduct. The board's website features a list of certified mediators, information...

New Hampshire Office of Mediation and Arbitration

Resource Type: Organization

Abstract: The New Hampshire Office of Mediation and Arbitration was established on July 1, 2007 and serves as a guide for the development of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) programs throughout the state, 'promotes ADR solutions, serves as an ADR resource ...