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Divorce in New Jersey: A Self-Help Guide
 

Divorce in New Jersey: A Self-Help Guide explains how to file for divorce in New Jersey based on irreconcilable differences, separation, desertion, or extreme cruelty. If you are a low-income New Jersey resident, you may be eligible for legal help from a Legal Services office in your area. You may also be eligible for free legal advice from LSNJ-LAW™, Legal Services of New Jersey’s toll-free, statewide legal hotline. The hotline telephone number is 1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1-888-576-5529). Hotline hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. If you are not eligible for assistance from Legal Services, the hotline will refer you to other possible resources.

Note: This guide will explain the divorce process, but the forms referred to here are available only in the print edition. For ordering information, visit the LSNJ.org publications page, e-mail publications@lsnj.org, or contact Legal Services of New Jersey at 732-572-9100.
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  • A. Preface

  • B. Introduction

  • C. Chapter 1 - Preparing and Filing the Divorce Complaint

  • D. Chapter 2 - Serving the Divorce Complaint

  • E. Chapter 3 - After Serving the Divorce Complaint

  • F. Chapter 4 - Getting a Default Judgment

  • G. Chapter 5 - Going to Court When the Defendant Is Not in Default

  • H. Chapter 6 - Issues After Final Judgment

  • I. Sheriff's Offices

  • J. Where to File Your Divorce

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