About Uncontested Divorce in New Jersey Online

An uncontested divorce in New Jersey may also be referred to as an agreed divorce. Generally divorce falls into three general categories: uncontested divorce, contested divorce or missing spouse divorce.

What is Uncontested Divorce in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, an uncontested divorce indicates that you and your spouse have arrived at a consensus regarding the division of your property and liabilities, and are collaboratively seeking to terminate your marriage without resorting to litigation. In an uncontested divorce, both spouses must sign all the necessary paperwork and work together to navigate the obligatory court procedures in the most time and cost-efficient way possible. Additionally, if you and your spouse have minor children, you must also agree on matters related to child custody (called "parenting time" in New Jersey) and support. In almost all uncontested divorce cases in New Jersey, the couple simply agrees to follow the New Jersey child support guidelines.

Most divorce cases culminate in the parties reaching an agreement before a trial takes place. Very few cases, including those involving high net worth individuals or celebrities, actually result in a trial. The court encourages the parties to reach a settlement and often mediation and settlement meetings are standard practice before any trial occurs. Litigating with your spouse can be costly, especially if both of you have high-priced attorneys. For these reasons, it is often advisable to reach an agreement with your spouse as soon as possible as this can control and even reduce the cost of divorce.

However, if you and your spouse have substantial assets (home, retirement accounts, businesses, etc) or other complex issues, it is wise to consult an attorney before reaching any agreement with your spouse. By speaking with an attorney, you can ensure your personal interests are being considered. An experienced family law attorney can also provide advice on your legal options.

If you have reached an agreement with your spouse, New Jersey Divorce Online allows you to complete your divorce 100% online. A duly licensed New Jersey attorney will prepare all necessary paperwork for you. You and your spouse then just need to sign, notarize and submit it to the Superior Court in your county.

To get started, you simply answer questions online. The attorney will make sure your personal situation and circumstances are suitable for an uncontested divorce.

Next, you and your spouse sign and notarize the documents. You and your spouse can sign and notarize online using our E-Notary service and then have us E-file your case with the Superior Court in your county. Alternatively, you and your spouse can print, sign, and notarize the paperwork before a local notary. You then mail the documents to, or drop the documents off with, the Superior Court in your county. We provide all the instructions you need to complete your divorce by mail, or in person, if you do not choose for us to E-file your case for you.

No court visits are required to complete your divorce when we E-file your case. Generally, no court appearance is needed when you mail or drop off the documents yourself. However, some judges do require a hearing as they like to ascertain the origin of your paperwork and whether a non-attorney assisted you with document preparation. This is why you should avoid most “online divorce” websites as they are not licensed providers nor operated by a duly licensed New Jersey attorney. When you use our E-file service, the online attorney presents your case to the judge. In this scenario, the judge knows that your case documents were prepared by a duly licensed New Jersey attorney.

See if you qualify to use New Jersey Divorce Online for your uncontested divorce in New Jersey.