Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 458-D:1

  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a program which would provide a 4-hour mandatory session for married or unmarried parents of minor children who are involved in allocating parental rights and responsibilities and other issues which involve the children so that the adverse impact on the children of the litigation process and the family’s separation will be minimized.