Is Formal discovery required in Divorce? In what cases, do parties need to go through Formal discovery process in NJ?

It is not necessary to complete Interrogatories or issue a Notice to Produce. It is good policy to complete a Case Information statement and file...

What happens if i miss a court hearing for uncontested divorce in nj?

You should call the Judge who is assigned to your case when the court opens at 8:30 am and request a postponement. You should also notify your...

How can I file for a divorce from a marriage I had overseas if I no longer live in that country? I am a US citizen and he's not.

As long as you have lived in NJ for one year, you can file for divorce here. Where you got married is not an issue. You need to file in the...

When Filing a NJ divorce complaint - Do I need to include individual court actions that did not involve BOTH of us?

THis question only refers to other cases in which both you and your spouse were plaintiff and defendant and which involve custody or child support,...

Can my ex wife keep my children away if there is no court order yet?

No question that you need counsel to file the appropriate motion. In the interim, perhaps you both can agree that you can see the children when...

There is no time limit. However, if the pension goes into pay status, there could be issues getting the QDRO implemented. And, if you ex-spouse...

Do I need to serve him and wait for him to file the answer separate? Is there a way to file together to make process faster?

Yes, you need to serve the Complaint on your husband. He can sign an Acknowledgement of service to avoid the cost of a process server. He can...

My husband and I agreed to file for divorce. We live apart and separated. I don't know where to begin?

Contact Legal Services for Mercer County. Mercer County Family Court may also have a referral list of attorneys who will handle cases for a...

Can a Judge fill in a blank order for Final settlement with extra monetary amounts and call it an agreement ?

If the Order or Judgment does not accurately reflect the agreement that was put on the record, and unless the parties agreed to allow the Judge to...

Will I need to pay alimony to my spouse in a marriage that lasts less than four months?

First and foremost - unless you have a claim for adultery, a 3 month marriage is too brief to get a divorce in NJ. You must be able to plead at...