NH HB652

Abolishes the family division of the circuit court, reducing it from 3 divisions to 2 (probate and district only), effective January 1, 2026

Creates a new Office of Family Mediation within the judicial branch to handle voluntary mediation for divorce, child custody, support, paternity, and parental time disputes

Transfers family division jurisdiction to superior court for cases including divorce, child custody, juvenile delinquency (RSA 169-B), child abuse/neglect (RSA 169-C), children in need of services (RSA 169-D), and domestic violence protection orders (RSA 173-B)

Assigns adoption, guardianship of minors, and termination of parental rights cases to the probate division

Requires family mediators to meet Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM) certification standards and hold a bachelor's or advanced degree in a family-related discipline; increases public members on the certification board from 1 to 3