Andrews answer kind of nailed it. Also, the many comments from others that this is a situation that warrants getting counsel involved are correct....

My wife just served me papers at work and i didnt know she wanted a divorce and she took the kids

As said, you need to get to counsel ASAP. New Jersey retains jurisdiction over custody issues for six months. Unless you sign something waiving...

Legal Separation in NJ

With all due respect, I have to disagree with the prior answers saying that there is no such thing as legal separation in New Jersey. This are not...

Divorce - I want to leave our house to husband, is it possible?

If you're not on the mortgage or note, then yes - you should have a very simple, fast case. It should cost around $1000 including the filing fee. ...

Annulment and custody

Absent truly unusual circumstances, the court is very unlikely to handle the dissolution or annulment of the marriage separately from custody...

Can my wife keep her van in her sisters name but on our insurance just to keep it out of the divorce?

It doesn't matter whose name they put it in. If your wife's sister bought the van for her, it is a gift from a third party and therefore not...

Joint annulment agreement

No such thing as av"joint annulment agreement." Whoever was defrauded ("as to the essentials of the marriage") will have to file a complaint with...

What Pro Se form can be used in Morris County to request dissolution of a RO by the Defendant?

YOU MUST ADVISE DEFENDANT TO CEASE ANY CONTACT WITH HER UNTIL THIS IS RESOLVED AND THE FRO DISMISSED. This happens all the time - plaintiff...

If the two of you have reached an agreement as to all issues, then obtaining a divorce with counsel drafting a property settlement agreement should...

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Is there a time limit in new jersey to obtain a settlement after a divorce?

No way to answer this without more information. An attorney would have to look at the judgment, any agreement that was reached if one was, and...