New Jersey · Superior Court — Family Part
New Jersey family court, without the confusion.
New Jersey Superior Court Family Part handles divorce, custody, child support, and domestic violence restraining orders.
We walk you through exactly what to fill out, in plain English, and produce the forms ready to sign and file.
Where do you need help?
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Divorce / Dissolution of Marriage
Start or respond to a divorce case. Covers petition, financial disclosure, and the complete filing packet.
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Child Custody / Parenting Time
Establish custody and parenting time when you were never married or as part of a divorce.
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Modify Custody or Parenting Time
Change an existing custody or parenting time order when circumstances have significantly changed.
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Child Support
Establish or modify a child support order.
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Establish Paternity
Legally establish parentage when the parents were not married.
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Protective Order
Get an emergency order to protect yourself or your children from domestic violence or harassment.
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Relocation (Moving with Children)
Request court approval to move with your children, or oppose a move.
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Enforce a Court Order
Bring the other party back to court when they are violating an existing order.
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Name Change
Change your name or your child's name through the court.
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Spousal Support / Alimony
Request or respond to a request for spousal support or alimony.
What New Jersey requires — before you file
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1-year residency (with exceptions). Generally you or your spouse must have lived in New Jersey for at least 1 year before filing for divorce, with exceptions.
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No mandatory waiting period. New Jersey has no statutory waiting period for uncontested divorce.
3
Case information statement required. Both parties must file a Case Information Statement disclosing all financial information.
4
Early Settlement Panel. Most New Jersey divorces go through an Early Settlement Panel — attorneys who provide non-binding recommendations to help settle cases.
New Jersey uses 'legal custody' and 'residential custody.' The court uses 'parenting time' not visitation.
All 15 New Jersey Counties
New Jersey family law forms are filed in the county Superior Court Family Part where you or the defendant lives.
Bergen
Middlesex
Essex
Hudson
Monmouth
Union
Ocean
Camden
Passaic
Morris
Burlington
Somerset
Mercer
Atlantic
Cumberland