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RSA 459
Chapter 459: Uniform Divorce Recognition Law
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459:1 Divorce Obtained in Another Jurisdiction.
A divorce obtained in another jurisdiction shall be of no force or effect in this state, if both parties to the marriage were domiciled in this state at the time the proceeding for the divorce was commenced.
Source. 1949, 177:1, par. 1, eff. May 3, 1949.
How it has changed
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- 1949 Laws of 1949, chapter 177
459:2 Evidence.
Proof that a person obtaining a divorce from the bonds of matrimony in another jurisdiction was (a) domiciled in this state within 12 months prior to the commencement of the proceeding therefor, and resumed residence in this state within 18 months after the date of his departure therefrom, or (b) at all times after his departure from this state and until his return maintained a place of residence within this state, shall be prima facie evidence that the person was domiciled in this state when the divorce proceeding was commenced.
Source. 1949, 177:1, par. 2, eff. May 3, 1949.
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- 1949 Laws of 1949, chapter 177
459:3 Interpretation.
This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it.
Source. 1949, 177:1, par. 3, eff. May 3, 1949.
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- 1949 Laws of 1949, chapter 177
459:4 Citation.
This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Divorce Recognition Law.
Source. 1949, 177:1, par. 4, eff. May 3, 1949.
How it has changed
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- 1949 Laws of 1949, chapter 177