HB134 (2018) Compare Changes


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1 Grounds for Divorce. Amend RSA 458:7, VII to read as follows:

VII. When either party is an habitual drunkard abuser of alcohol or other drugs, and has been such for 2 years together.

2 New Paragraphs; Grounds for Divorce Based on Domestic Violence or Child Abuse. Amend RSA 458:7 by inserting after paragraph XIII the following new paragraphs:

XIV. When either party has committed one or more acts of domestic violence, as defined in RSA 173-B:1.

XV. When either party has been found to have abused or neglected a child under RSA 169-C.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Changed Version

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1 Grounds for Divorce. Amend RSA 458:7, VII to read as follows:

VII. When either party is an habitual abuser of alcohol or other drugs, and has been such for 2 years together.

2 New Paragraphs; Grounds for Divorce Based on Domestic Violence or Child Abuse. Amend RSA 458:7 by inserting after paragraph XIII the following new paragraphs:

XIV. When either party has committed one or more acts of domestic violence, as defined in RSA 173-B:1.

XV. When either party has been found to have abused or neglected a child under RSA 169-C.

3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.