Divorce Papers

1) At least one of the spouses must be a resident of New Jersey for at least one year prior to filing for divorce; or 2) when the cause for divorce is adultery and took place in New Jersey, one of the spouses must have been a resident (no time limit). The divorce may be filed for in any county in New Jersey. [New Jersey Statutes Annotated; title 2A, Chapters 34-8 and 34- 10].

The one and only no-fault ground for divorce in New Jersey is: Living separate and apart for 18 months and no reasonable prospect of reconciliation. [New Jersey Statutes Annotated; Title 2A, Chapter 34-2].

USE THESE WORDS IN THE COURT DOCUMENTS FOR NEW JERSEY

1. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY, CHANCERY DIVISION, FAMILY PART, COUNTY
2. Use these exact words, using -all capital letters: COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
3. Use the word "Plaintiff". Be sure the "P" is capitalized.
4. Use the word "Defendant". Be sure the "D" is capitalized.
5. Use these exact words, all in capital letters: JUDGEMENT OF DIVORCE
6. Use the word "County" here.

Free New Jersey Divorce Forms for Download

Following divorce forms are free for download. Most of the forms are provided with instructions on how to fill the form. To download any of these divorce papers and forms just right click on the link and select "Save As...".

• Certification
• Certification of Non-Military Service
• Certification of Verification
• Complaint - Instructions
• Complaint for Divorce
• Request to Enter Default and Certification
• Financial Affidavit
• Judgment for Divorce
• Statement of Residence
• Acknowledgment of Service
• Summons
• Glossary of terms
• Instructions for completeing the forms
• Review the Resources you may need to obtain your order
• Understanding the Law

New Jersey Divorce Instructions

• Instructions for completeing the forms - The Marital Settlement Agreement
• Glossary of terms you should be aware of while going through your divorce
• Review your State's Guidelines

Forms & Documents

• Form 1- Uniform Support Petition
• Form 2- Summons: Personal Service on an Individual
• Form 3- Process Service Memorandum
• Form 4- Non-Military Affidavit
• Form 5- Financial Affidavit
• Form 6- Motion for Health Insurance Coverage
• Form 7- Final Judgment Modifying Child Support

New Jersey Divorce Court Forms

• Documents for the Court

Your Divorce Forms

• Financial Affidavit
• Notice of Hearing

New Jersey Divorce Forms that Both Parties Must sign

• Declaration under the Child Custody Act
• Marriage settlement Agreement
• Verification required by both parties

New Jersey Divorce Forms to be Signed by a Friend

• Affidavit by a third party

Divorce Form for Your Spouse

• Answer and Affidavit in response