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We have included some NJ divorce information on this page. However, we recently launched a New Jersey divorce site that includes a NJ divorce law guide and online
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Go to: www.njdivorceonline.com - The New Jersey Divorce Information Center.
NJ Divorce Law
Under New Jersey Law, you have the right to represent yourself in all legal cases, including divorce.The legal term for representing yourself is "pro se," pronounced "pro say", which is Latin for "on your own behalf." Representing yourself is not a good idea for everyone. It is important to understand that by representing yourself, you may be giving up important rights. It is very important for you to find out if your spouse has a pension, retirement account, insurance or other significant property before you decide whether to file your own divorce. If you do not ask for such things in the divorce, you will give them up forever.
Before you file for divorce on your own, you need to talk to your spouse, if possible, and find out how he/she feels about the divorce and about the issues mentioned above. This will give you an indication on how to proceed with the divorce.
...more on NJ Divorce Law BasicsNew Jersey Divorce Forms
Marital Separation Agreements Explained
New Jersey State Statutory Resources
Basic Requirements - NJ No-Fault Divorce
(1) At least one party must have been a resident of New Jersey for at least the 12 months prior to filing the divorce action;
(2) Both parties must be in full agreement;
(3) A Marital Settlement Agreement is required if either party is seeking alimony, and recommended if there are minor children involved.
(4) The parties have been separated for at least the previous 18 months, without any reconciliation, and at different residential addresses
-- OR -- The parties both recognize irreconcilable differences which have caused the breakdown of the marriage for at least the previous 6 months, and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.
Jurisdiction/Residency Requirements for Filing NJ Divorce
In a New Jersey divorce action, the jurisdiction (county of filing) for the divorce action MUST meet one of the following criteria:
(1) The county is where the Plaintiff (the person initiating the action) resided when the cause of action arose (if Plaintiff lived in New Jersey); or
(2) The county is where the Defendant resided when the cause of action arose, if at that time the Plaintiff was not living in New
Jersey; or
(3) If neither party lived in New Jersey when the cause of
action arose, then the county is where the Plaintiff is living at the time
the divorce action is filed. If the Plaintiff is not living in New Jersey,
then the county is where the Defendant is living at the time the divorce
action is filed.
If you wish to review the NJ Statutes/Code, click here:
New Jersey Statutes
Child Support in New Jersey
New Jersey Child Support Calculator - provided by AllLaw.com (DivorceLawInfo.com is not affiliated with AllLaw.com)New Jersey Child Support Guidelines - including amendments through Feb. 9, 2010
NJ Child Custody and Visitation Law
Child custody decisions are based on the best interests on the child.FAQ on Child Custody and Visitation
Child Custody Resources
Property Division in New Jersey
New Jersey is an equitable distribution state.2A:34-23.1 Equitable distribution criteria.
New Jersey Courts and Community Resources
Lawyers and Divorce
Mediation
Glossary of Family Law Terms
Support Groups
New Jersey Judiciary
New Jersey State Bar Association
New Jersey Court Rules, Chancery Division, Family Part
Family Law Resources on the Net
New Jersey Law Network - excellent resource on all New Jersey law
Transitions Divorce Support Group
(Monmouth and Surrounding Counties)
Meets every Tuesday, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Monmouth County Library
125 Symmes Rd.
Manalapan, NJ
Information:
(732) 431-7220
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