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Updated: 
July 17, 2024

461-A:1 Definitions.

In this chapter:

I. “Contracted supervisor” means a mediator meeting the requirements RSA 328-C:2 and RSA 328-C:5, VI who has contracted with the court to participate in court-referred mediation under this chapter.

II. “Decision-making responsibility” means the responsibility to make decisions for the child. It may refer to decisions on all issues or on specified issues.

III. “Mediation” means a process in which a neutral third party facilitates settlement discussions between parties.

IV. “Mediator” means a family mediator, certified pursuant to RSA 328-C, who has contracted with the court to participate in court-referred mediation under this chapter.

V. “Parental rights and responsibilities” means all rights and responsibilities parents have concerning their child.

VI. “Parenting plan” means a written plan describing each parent’s rights and responsibilities.

VII. “Parenting schedule” means the schedule of when the child is in the care of each parent.

VIII. “Qualified intern” means a person meeting the requirements of RSA 328-C:2 who participates in mediation under the direct supervision of a contracted supervisor.

IX. “Residential responsibility” means a parent’s responsibility to provide a home for the child.