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New Jersey Divorce Guide

Everything you need to know about filing for divorce in New Jersey. Residency requirements, court processes, support calculations, and more.

Overview

Residency Requirement

12 months

Grounds for Divorce

No-Fault Only

Filing Process

Court System

Superior Court (Family Part)

Filing Fees

$300-$325

Key Steps

7 guided steps

Support & Custody

Support Calculation Method

Income Shares Model

New Jersey uses the income shares model to determine child support obligations. Key factors include each parent's income, number of children, healthcare costs, and childcare expenses.

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