Main Office
1299 McCarter Highway (Route 21)
Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 643-0889
UNCONTESTED
$399 DIVORCE + Court Fee
Spouse's Signature Not Needed
Secondary Office
65 Walnut Street (Behind Prudential Center)
Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 732-7727
How to file for an uncontested divorce in NJ
Short answer
You file a Complaint for Divorce, with a few other forms, at the Family Division of the Superior Court in your county. You pay the $300 court fee, then your spouse is notified. You can file in person, by mail, or online. We prepare the whole package, and you file it.
Before you file
Check the three things New Jersey looks for.
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Tick what fits your situation.
This is a quick check, not legal advice.
What goes in your filing package
We prepare all of these from your information.
Complaint for Divorce
Asks the court to end the marriage.
Summons
Tells your spouse about the case and the time to respond.
Confidential Litigant Information Sheet
Your and your spouse's details for the court only.
Certification of Verification and Non-Collusion
Confirms what the complaint says is true.
Certification of Insurance
Lists health, life, home and car insurance.
Your agreement, if you have one
What you and your spouse agreed on property, support or children, typed into the right form.
Some cases need other forms too, for example a Case Information Statement, or papers for a spouse who lives abroad. We tell you what your case needs.
Every form explained, and what to bringThree ways to file
Bring your package to the Family Division at the Superior Court in your county.
Pay the $300 filing fee at the counter.
Keep your stamped copies. One set goes to your spouse.
The surest way to know your papers were received. We tell you which courthouse is yours.
The surest way to know your papers were received. We tell you which courthouse is yours.
Court fees
These go to the court, not to us. If you can't afford them, you can ask the court to waive them.
After you file
1. Your spouse is notified. Fastest when they sign the Acknowledgment of Service.
2. Your spouse has 35 days to respond.
3. The final papers go to the court. Often no court visit is needed.
How long it takes, step by stepCommon questions
Get your filing package ready today
Walk in at either Newark office. Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–1pm.
Sources: NJ Courts, Divorce; NJ Courts, JEDS. General information, not legal advice.