Bill > SB414

This bill modifies New Hampshire's Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) in the section concerning marital property settlements by adding a new provision that clarifies a court's responsibilities when finding a party in contempt during divorce, separation, or annulment proceedings. Specifically, the bill requires that when a court determines a party is in contempt, it must create a remedy that immediately addresses the cause of the contempt, if possible. This could include ordering immediate access to funds, payments, or property that has been improperly withheld. The practical effect is to ensure that courts take swift, corrective action to resolve contempt issues in marital property disputes, rather than simply imposing punitive measures. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, which provides ample time for legal professionals and courts to prepare for and understand the new requirement.

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