When should I use divorce forms?
If you have a lawyer, you should always consult him or her for legal advice. Often, people who have an uncontested divorce use divorce forms to file for a divorce. Many document preparation services are simply filling the forms out for you. In fact, only attorneys can give you legal advice about your divorce. If you have a contested divorce, you may want to seek legal advice from a lawyer.
find divorce forms online
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New Jersey Divorce Forms
Click here to go to the State Courts Form site
New Jersey Divorce Guide from LSNJLAW.org
NEW JERSEY DIVORCE RESOURCES
10 STEPS TO DIVORCE IN NEW JERSEY – New Jersey Courts/Essex Vicinage – Local Court describes divorce process step by step
Atlantic County Court Divorce Resource Information Page –
New Jersey Divorce – New Jersey Marital Dissolution Filing Fees
New Jersey Divorce/New Jersey Marital Dissolution FAQ Page – Essex Vicinage – Includes FAQs on filing, Dissolution by mail, information for people who want a divorce in New Jersey but can’t afford filing fees and more.
Free Guide to Getting Divorced in New Jersey – Legal Services of New Jersey –Great guide for people looking to obtain a DIY Divorce in New Jersey & Divorce Resources
New Jersey Courts SELF HELP Center – Information and resources for prose litigants seeking divorce or dissolution of marriage in New Jersey
New Jersey Custody and Visitation Mediation Program
FREQUENTLY ASKED NEW JERSEY DIVORCE QUESTIONS
How long does it take to get a Divorce?
If a case is a simple uncontested case you can get a divorce in approximately 3-6 months. If it is contested (a case where an answer is filed), the time it may take will vary.
Obtaining a Copy of Your Divorce
Records for closed divorce cases are stored and archived by the Superior Court Clerk’s Office. Click the link here to go the the Divorce Case Record’s Website.
Are there pro-bono attorneys that can help with Divorce in New Jersey?
If you are seeking to locate a divorce attorney in New Jersey and believe that you can not afford an attorney, contact your local bar association. The following may also be helpful:
Atlantic County Bar Association – 609-345-3444.
Cape May County Bar Association – (609) 463-0313.
South Jersey Legal Services – 1-888-576-5529.
Learn more about divorce law:
What is an uncontested divorce?
What are the reasons you can get divorced?
