Child abduction, a matter of utmost concern, prominently influences numerous divorce cases in the state of New Hampshire. Pertaining to the National Incidence Studies of Missing, Abducted, Runaway, and Thrownaway (NISMART), an astounding 800,000 children undergo abduction annually, either by a family member or a complete stranger. Although most of these distressing cases are fortunately resolved within a relatively short period, an alarming proportion of them escalate into prolonged custody disputes, drastically impacting the entire divorce process. Through an in-depth exploration, this article uncovers the multifaceted ramifications of child abduction on divorces in the state of New Hampshire.