This bill amends RSA 458:51-a to clarify the court's responsibilities when a party is found in contempt regarding the enforcement of marital property settlements. Specifically, it introduces a new paragraph (II-a) that mandates the court to create a remedy that promptly addresses the cause of the contempt, if feasible. This could include actions such as ordering immediate access to withheld funds, payments, or property.

The bill does not delete any existing legal language but adds this new requirement to ensure that contempt findings lead to swift corrective measures. The effective date for this act is set for January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 458:51-a
SB414 text: 458:51-a