clarifying the equity jurisdiction of the judicial branch family division.

HB 1206 clarifies which cases the family court (formerly judicial branch family division) can handle under equity jurisdiction. It explicitly states the court has equity powers for family law matters like divorce, child custody, alimony, and support when subject matter jurisdiction applies, removing ambiguous language from existing law. The bill does not create new authority but makes clear that these cases can be resolved through oral testimony, depositions, or consent without requiring a jury trial. It affects family court judges and individuals involved in family law proceedings in New Hampshire. The changes take effect January 1, 2027.