clarifying the equity jurisdiction of the judicial branch family division.

Summary

The bill amends RSA 490-D:3 to state that the family division of the judicial branch can act as a court of equity in matters such as divorce, child custody, alimony and support. It allows these cases to be heard based on oral testimony, depositions, or the parties’ consent, and permits any family‑division justice to preside, while preserving the right to a jury trial on factual issues. The change would standardize procedures for family law cases.

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