If you and your spouse agree on the major issues, an uncontested divorce gets you through the court in New Jersey faster and for a fraction of the cost of litigation. The work is in getting the agreement right.
How an uncontested divorce works in New Jersey
An uncontested divorce in New Jersey is filed on irreconcilable differences with a signed marital settlement agreement covering custody, support, alimony and property. Once the paperwork is complete, the court schedules a short final hearing, often by video, where the judge confirms the agreement is voluntary and enters the judgment. There is no waiting period beyond the court's calendar.
What has to be agreed
Custody and a parenting schedule, child support under the guidelines, whether there is alimony and on what terms, and how every asset and debt is divided, including retirement accounts and the house. If any one of these is open, the case is contested, at least for now.
What we do
We draft or review the settlement agreement, make sure the financial disclosures are complete, file the paperwork and handle the final hearing. Flat fees are common for truly uncontested cases, and we'll tell you up front if yours qualifies.
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How long does an uncontested divorce take in New Jersey?
Often two to four months from filing, depending on the county's calendar, assuming the agreement and financial disclosures are complete when the complaint is filed.
Do we both need a lawyer?
One lawyer can't represent both spouses. We represent one of you and draft the agreement; the other spouse can review it with their own attorney or sign without one. Either way, the agreement is written so the court will approve it.
What if we agree on most things but not everything?
Mediation often closes the gap. If one issue is truly stuck, the court can decide that issue while the rest stays agreed.
This page provides general information about New Jersey law. It is not legal advice, and reading it or contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different and no outcome is guaranteed.