Uncontested Divorce in New Jersey
A simple, affordable uncontested divorce in New Jersey. SimpleDivorce prepares court-ready forms, handles filing and service on your spouse, and keeps you updated to the final decree.
Filing an Uncontested Divorce in New Jersey
The facts that shape a New Jersey divorce — confirmed with you during intake.
Where you file
Superior Court (Chancery Division, Family Part)
Residency requirement
One spouse must have lived in New Jersey for at least 12 consecutive months before filing.
Court filing fee
$300 — varies by county, passed through at cost
Waiting period
No mandatory waiting period after filing; however, the no-fault ground requires the spouses' irreconcilable differences to have existed for at least 6 months before the case is filed, and timing afterward is driven by court processing.
Grounds
New Jersey allows no-fault divorce on the ground of irreconcilable differences that have caused the marriage's breakdown for at least six months with no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.
Typical timeline
Most uncontested cases finalize in about 6 weeks to 3 months after filing, depending on county court scheduling and whether a brief final hearing is required.
Serving your spouse
If filing jointly, no service is necessary. If individually filed: Certified mail, or Personal service through a sheriff or private process server. Your spouse has 35 days to respond after being served.
Fee waiver
Apply for a fee waiver (In Forma Pauperis) if you can't afford the filing fee.
Common New Jersey Divorce Forms
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