Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Strafford County, New Hampshire:
- Where to file for child custody in Strafford County
- How to find or contact the Strafford County Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Strafford County child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Strafford County, New Hampshire
In Strafford County, child custody is handled by the Strafford County Circuit Court
NAME OF COURT
Strafford County Circuit Court
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURT EMAIL ADDRESS
familyservice@courts.state.nh.us
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Strafford County has three family courts. Check the notes below to see what kinds of cases each location accepts.
7th Circuit - Family Division – Dover
25 St. Thomas St.
Dover, NH 03820Handles family matters for the cities of Dover and Somersworth, and towns of Durham, Rollinsford, Lee, and Madbury
7th Circuit – Rochester Family Division - Dover
William A. Grimes Justice & Administration Building, Suite 302
259 County Farm Road
Dover, NH 03820Handles divorce matters originating in Rochester and the towns of Barrington, Milton, New Durham, Farmington, Strafford, and Middleton.
7th Circuit – Family Division – Rochester
76 North Main Street
Rochester, NH 03867-1905Handles adoptions, juvenile delinquency, children in need of services, abuse and neglect, termination of parental rights, guardianship of minors and domestic violence matters originating in Rochester and the towns of Barrington Milton, New Durham, Farmington, Strafford, and Middleton.
COURTHOUSE HOURS
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. excluding court holidays.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
No Childcare Available
Strafford County Child Custody Forms & Fees
New Hampshire Child Custody Forms Used in Strafford County
https://www.courts.nh.gov/our-
Strafford County Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
If you can't afford Strafford County court filing fees, ask the court clerk's office about a fee waiver.
Get Help With New Hampshire Child Custody
Before you file legal papers, take some time to familiarize yourself with the resouces offered by your local court. Most courts now offer at least some materials and forms to help you understand and manage your child custody case. Even if you plan to work with a lawyer, it's smart to do some research before you turn things over. When you're ready to find a lawyer, the resources below can help you locate a child custody attorney near you.
Strafford County Family Court Self-Help Materials
New Hampshire Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Strafford County Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Strafford County Child Custody Lawyers
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