New Jersey Divorce and Family Law

How Do I File for Divorce in New Jersey?

Filing for divorce on your own in New Jersey is certainly possible. But whether it’s a good idea—well, that might be a different story.

Uncontested Divorce in New Jersey

If you and your spouse are on reasonably good terms and can negotiate in good faith, you might be able to get an uncontested divorce, which will likely save you time and money.

The Basics of Annulment in New Jersey

What is an annulment and why would someone want one? Like a divorce, an annulment is a court procedure that dissolves, or ends, a marriage. An annulment is different from a divorce in that an annulment treats the marriage like it never happened. Some people still think divorce carries a stigma, so they would rather have their marriage annulled than get a divorce.

Legal Separation in New Jersey FAQs

When a marriage is failing, separation is sometimes a viable alternative to divorce. If you live in New Jersey, answers to some of the most frequently asked questions will shed some light on what separation involves.

Guide to Divorce Mediation in New Jersey

Learn how divorce mediation works in New Jersey, including when a judge will require you to mediate with your spouse, how much mediation costs, and what happens after mediation.

What Is a Divorce From Bed and Board?

If you are considering divorce but are having trouble deciding whether or not it is right for you, you may be interested in knowing what other options are available. In some states, couples can obtain a “legal separation” either prior to or instead of a divorce.

Grounds for Divorce in New Jersey

New Jersey allows both no-fault and fault-based divorce. Learn about your options and how your choice will affect the way your divorce proceeds.

New Jersey Custody and Visitation Rights: Determining Child Custody

Learn about the types of child custody in New Jersey—and how judges make custody decisions if the parents can't agree on parenting arrangements.

New Jersey Custody: Modifying Custody and Enforcing Visitation

If you’re having problems with your current co-parenting arrangement or visitation, you may want to enforce or change the existing custody orders. Learn how to do that.

Child Custody and Relocation Laws in New Jersey

Can a parent move a child out of state during or after a New Jersey divorce? Continue reading to learn more.

Understanding New Jersey Child Support Laws

In New Jersey, both parents have an obligation to financially support their children. But the term “child support” is actually more complicated than it may sound. This article will tell you what you need to know.

Modification of Child Support Orders in New Jersey

Frequently asked questions about modifying child support orders in New Jersey.

Remarriage and Child Support in New Jersey

You live in New Jersey, you’re divorced and have children. Your divorce judgment provides for child support. Now you’ve met someone new, love has blossomed, and you’re thinking about remarrying, but wondering how this may affect your child support payments. This article provides on overview of how remarriage impacts child support in New Jersey.

Understanding and Calculating Alimony in New Jersey

A lot goes into a court's calculation of alimony in New Jersey: The judge must make decisions about whether alimony is appropriate, how much to award, and how long the payments should be made. Find out what factors might influence a judge's alimony decision in your New Jersey divorce.

Retirement and Alimony in New Jersey

If you have a marital settlement agreement requiring alimony payments in New Jersey, or if the court ordered alimony in your New Jersey divorce case, the court has the power to order changes to the payments under certain conditions.

Adultery in New Jersey: Does Cheating Affect Alimony?

If you’re facing the end of your marriage because you or your spouse had an extramarital affair, you might be wondering how the infidelity might affect your divorce. Learn how New Jersey divorce law deals with adultery.