Strafford County Divorce Records
Strafford County divorce records document the legal process by which a marriage is dissolved in family court. These records are created and maintained by the 7th Circuit Court - Family Division. A divorce record is an official document that logs how the court resolved issues such as property division, parenting plans, and child support obligations. The court uses these documents to finalize the dissolution of marriage and to enforce future obligations such as support payments or custody arrangements. In many situations, these records also confirm marital status for legal or personal matters.
Court dockets that list divorce cases are generally public under the New Hampshire Right-to-Know Law (RSA 91-A). However, certain information inside a case file may be sealed or restricted to protect privacy, including financial affidavits or sensitive information involving children. Typical information found in Strafford County divorce records includes:
- Names of both parties involved in the divorce
- Case number assigned by the clerk’s office
- Filing date and finalization date of the divorce
- Divorce decree issued by the presiding judge
- Parenting plans or support orders in cases involving children
County | Court Name | Address | Phone Number | Office Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Strafford County | 7th Circuit - Family Division - Dover | 25 St. Thomas Street Dover, NH 03820 | (855) 212-1234 | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Strafford County | 7th Circuit Rochester Family Division - Dover | William A. Grimes Justice & Administration Building, Suite 302 259 County Farm Road Dover, NH 03820 | (855) 212-1234 | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Strafford County | 7th Circuit Family Division - Rochester | 76 North Main Street Rochester, NH 03867-1905 | (855) 212-1234 | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |