Divorce · New Jersey

Divorce in New Jersey, without the courthouse maze.

File in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Part, for your county, with AI-prepared New Jersey forms at a flat fee. We handle the no-fault “irreconcilable differences” path most New Jersey couples use.

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All 21 countys served, plus a flat $300 court filing fee.
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New Jersey, specifically

The NJ rules
that matter.

Templates kept current with state statute (N.J.S.A. 2A:34). Last reviewed May 2026.

Residency requirement
12 months
At least one spouse must live in NJ for a full year before filing (immediate for adultery).
Court filing fee
$300
Paid to the Superior Court, plus $25 if you have children. This goes to the court, not us.
Grounds most people use
No-fault
"Irreconcilable differences" lasting 6+ months. Fault grounds exist but are rarely needed.
Typical waiting period
6 months
The breakdown must have lasted at least six months before an irreconcilable-differences filing.
How property is split
Equitable
NJ divides marital property fairly, not always 50/50. We map this out in your intake.
Where you file
Family Part
Superior Court of New Jersey, Family Part, in the county where you or your spouse lives.
Legal Friend is not a law firm. We are an AI-powered document preparation service. New Jersey templates are kept current with state statute, but this page is general information, not legal advice for your specific case.
New Jersey pricing

Three plans.
NJ-exact pricing.

Prices below are flat fees to Legal Friend. New Jersey's $300 court filing fee is separate and paid directly to the Family Part.

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DIY Filing

Ready to file in 3 to 5 days

You drive. We hand you every form, pre-filled.

$299
FLAT FEE~7 documents
Choose DIY →
Best for fully uncontested splits with no kids or shared property.
  • NJ-specific divorce packet
  • Guided questionnaire (20 min)
  • Auto-filled NJ court forms
  • County filing instructions
  • E-filing where available
  • Manual QA pass on your packet
  • Settlement agreement drafting
  • Custody & support worksheets
  • Filing-coordination support
MOST CHOSEN
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Guided + Attorney Review

Ready in 7 to 10 days

Deeper AI walkthrough plus a manual QA pass on every form before you file in New Jersey.

$799
FLAT FEE~14 documents + 1 walkthrough call
Choose Guided →
Best for uncontested NJ divorces with kids, support, or modest assets.
  • NJ-specific divorce packet
  • Guided questionnaire (20 min)
  • Auto-filled NJ court forms
  • County filing instructions
  • E-filing where available
  • Manual QA pass on your packet
  • Settlement agreement drafting
  • Custody & support worksheets
  • Filing-coordination support
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Full Representation

Specialist assigned within 48 hrs

Highest-touch document prep. We hand-finish every page and stay with you through filing in New Jersey.

$1,899
FLAT FEEEverything, plus Family Part filing-coordination support
Choose Full →
Best for complex NJ situations or when you just want every detail handled for you.
  • NJ-specific divorce packet
  • Guided questionnaire (20 min)
  • Auto-filled NJ court forms
  • County filing instructions
  • E-filing where available
  • Manual QA pass on your packet
  • Settlement agreement drafting
  • Custody & support worksheets
  • Filing-coordination support
+ $300 NJ court filing fee·+ $25 if you have minor children·Fee waivers available for low income
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What each plan
does in NJ.

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NJ-specific divorce packet
DIY
Guided
Full
Irreconcilable-differences complaint
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County-correct filing instructions
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NJ Case Information Statement (CIS)
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NJ attorney review before filing
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Marital settlement agreement drafting
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Child support per NJ guidelines
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Negotiation with your spouse or their lawyer
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Representation at NJ hearings
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Flat fee
$299
$799
$1,899
The NJ process

Five steps, start
to Final Judgment.

A clean uncontested New Jersey divorce typically runs 3 to 6 months from filing. Here's the path.

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1

Confirm residency

One of you must have lived in New Jersey for 12 months. We check this in step one of intake.

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2

File the complaint

We prepare your Complaint for Divorce and file it with the Family Part in your county.

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3

Serve & respond

Your spouse is served and has 35 days to respond. Uncontested? They simply agree.

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4

Settle the terms

Property, custody, and support get documented in a Marital Settlement Agreement.

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5

Final hearing

A brief hearing (often virtual) where a judge enters your Final Judgment of Divorce.

New Jersey FAQ

Jersey-specific
answers.

The questions we hear most from people filing in New Jersey. For advice on your exact situation, consult an attorney licensed in your state.

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For most divorces, at least one spouse must have been a New Jersey resident for 12 consecutive months before filing. The exception is adultery, which has no waiting period. Our intake confirms your eligibility before you pay.
The Superior Court charges a $300 filing fee for the complaint, plus $25 if you have children (for the parents’ education program). That’s separate from your Legal Friend plan and is paid directly to the court. Fee waivers are available if you meet income limits.
Yes. Most New Jersey couples file on "irreconcilable differences," a no-fault ground requiring that the breakdown has lasted at least six months. You don’t have to prove anyone did anything wrong. Fault grounds (like adultery or desertion) still exist but are rarely necessary.
New Jersey is an "equitable distribution" state, which means marital property is divided fairly, not automatically 50/50. Courts weigh factors like the length of the marriage and each spouse’s circumstances. Our Guided and Full plans help you reach an agreement that holds up.
You file in the Superior Court, Family Part, in the county where you or your spouse resides. All 21 counties are covered. We auto-select the right vicinage and give you county-specific instructions in your packet.
Largely, yes. Much of New Jersey’s process supports electronic filing, and many uncontested final hearings are now held virtually. We tell you exactly when (and whether) you need to appear.

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