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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 170-C:1 (2026)

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    170-C:1 Purpose. – The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the involuntary termination of the parent-child relationship by a judicial process which will safeguard the rights and interests of all parties concerned and when it is in the best interest of the child. Implicit in this chapter is the philosophy that whenever possible family life should be strengthened and preserved, and that the parent-child relationship is to be terminated only when the adoption of that child may be contemplated.

Source. 1973, 523:1, eff. Aug. 31, 1973.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 19 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1978–2025 · leading case: In Re Zachary G., 982 A.2d 367 (N.H. 2009).
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In Re Zachary G., 982 A.2d 367 (N.H. 2009). · cites it 2× “414, 416 (1983); see RSA 170-C:1 (2002). DCYF called several witnesses at the termination hearing to relate observations from the first abuse and neglect action.”
In Re Diana P., 424 A.2d 178 (N.H. 1980). · cites it 2× “[14] Upon review of the record in this RSA 170-C:5 I "abandonment" case, we conclude that there was evidence during nine trial days upon which the probate judge could find beyond a reasonable doubt that an abandonment had occurred and that it was in the best interests of Diana…”
In re John Kevin B., 525 A.2d 281 (N.H. 1987). · cites it 3× “RSA 170-C:1 sets forth the purpose of the chapter and states, in part: “Implicit in this chapter is the philosophy that whenever possible family life should be strengthened and preserved, and that the parent child relationship is to be terminated only when the adoption of that…”
In re C.O. In re G.L., 203 A.3d 870 (N.H. 2019). “RSA chapter 170-C sets forth several grounds to terminate parental rights, see RSA 170-C:5, including a parent's "fail[ure] to correct the conditions leading to [a finding of abuse or neglect under RSA 169-C] within 12 months of the finding despite reasonable efforts under the…”
In re S.T., 151 A.3d 522 (N.H. 2016). “RSA 170-C:1 (2014). RSA chapter 170-C “imports the procedural safeguards and substantive requirements of RSA 169-C.”
In re Baby K., 722 A.2d 470 (N.H. 1998). “See RSA 170-C:1 (1994); In re Billy T., 124 N.”
In re H.J., 200 A.3d 891 (N.H. 2018). “" RSA 170-C:1. However, for the last eight years - because of his own actions and choices - H.”
In re Noah W., 813 A.2d 365 (N.H. 2002). “RSA 170-C:1; Robert H., 118 N.H. at 715 .”
In re Matthew G., 469 A.2d 1365 (N.H. 1983). “” RSA 170-C:1. Nothing in the master’s report is inconsistent with our construction of the requirements of the statute.”
In Re Jessica B., 429 A.2d 320 (N.H. 1981). “See RSA 170-C:1; State v. *296 Robert H. _, 118 N.”
In re William A., 705 A.2d 1196 (N.H. 1998). “” RSA 170-C:1 (1994); see State v. Robert H.”
In the Matter of Doe, 385 A.2d 221 (N.H. 1978). “She first argues that the general purpose clause of RSA 170-C:1 (Supp. 1975) and division of welfare employee guidelines preclude termination of parental rights under RSA 170-C: 5 I (Supp.”
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