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Divorce with children isn’t just about ending a marriage — it sets the framework for custody, parenting time, and financial support that will shape your child’s future. New Jersey courts scrutinize these cases closely, and parents who file on their own often face delays, rejections, or costly revisions.
With our service, you don’t have to worry. We draft, notarize, and e-file everything — Parenting Plans, child support worksheets, and disclosures — so your paperwork is accurate, complete, and ready for approval the first time.
Divorces in New Jersey are governed by Title 2A of the New Jersey Statutes (N.J.S.A. 2A:34-2 et seq.), and cases are heard in the Family Division of the Superior Court in the county where either spouse resides.
Parents may file under either:
When minors are involved, the court has authority over: custody, parenting time, child support, and related financial matters, in addition to property division and alimony. Every decision is guided by one principle: the best interests of the child.
In New Jersey, custody has two main components:
Most parents share joint legal custody, while physical custody can be shared or granted primarily to one parent, with the other parent having scheduled parenting time. Sole custody is rare and usually ordered only when one parent is deemed unfit due to neglect, abuse, or other serious concerns.
Parenting time (sometimes called visitation) refers to the actual schedule of when the child spends time with each parent. This includes school days, weekends, holidays, vacations, and summers.
Courts strongly favor arrangements that allow children to have continuing and meaningful contact with both parents. Judges will not approve Parenting Plans that unfairly cut one parent out of the child’s life without compelling evidence.
Judges consider many factors when approving custody and parenting time, including:
Because these factors are subjective, judges rely heavily on the clarity and completeness of Parenting Plans. Vague or inconsistent agreements are often rejected, delaying the process.
We draft Parenting Plans that address every legal factor, balancing your family’s needs with what New Jersey judges expect. That means you move through the system without unnecessary revisions or setbacks.
A Parenting Plan is not optional — it’s required in every divorce involving children. This document becomes a binding court order, so it must be detailed enough to cover daily schedules, holidays, and decision-making responsibilities.
A proper Parenting Plan should cover:
When plans are too vague, judges send them back for revision, which delays the case. Our service ensures your Parenting Plan is written in a way that New Jersey judges approve.
Many counties in New Jersey require parents to attend a Parenting Education Program. This short class explains the effects of divorce on children, offers tools for better communication, and emphasizes cooperative parenting. Judges may also order mediation in cases where parents cannot agree on custody or parenting time.
These requirements can be stressful to manage on your own, but we guide you step-by-step so you know exactly what to complete and when.
Child support is determined by the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines (Rule 5:6A). The calculation uses:
Parenting time (overnights).
The court applies the income shares model, which estimates what the child would have received if the family remained together and then divides that obligation between the parents.
If time is shared equally, the higher-earning parent usually pays support to balance the child’s household resources. If a parent is unemployed but capable of working, the court may impute income at minimum wage or based on earning potential.
Judges may allow deviations from the standard calculation in limited circumstances, such as extraordinary medical or educational expenses. But the judge must explain why the adjustment is in the best interests of the child.
Child support orders are legally enforceable. Failure to pay can lead to wage garnishment, license suspension, tax refund interception, or contempt proceedings. In most cases, judges issue an Income Withholding Order, requiring the employer of the paying parent to deduct support directly and send it to the New Jersey Family Support Payment Center.
Support may later be modified if there is a significant change in circumstances, such as job loss or a major increase in expenses. Parents must file a motion with updated financial disclosures to request a change.
We complete the Child Support Guidelines Worksheet and financial statements precisely. Many self-prepared cases get delayed because of errors in these documents — but with us, your numbers are correct the first time.
Even when uncontested, divorces with children take longer than those without because of the extra paperwork and judicial review. A typical process looks like this:
Most uncontested divorces with children take four to six months in New Jersey. Contested cases — particularly those involving custody disputes — can last a year or more.
Parents going through divorce in New Jersey often struggle with:
Even when parents agree, the process can feel overwhelming. That’s why working with a service that manages the technical side makes such a difference.
Divorce with children in New Jersey is not just about ending a marriage. Parents must prepare enforceable Parenting Plans, calculate child support correctly, file detailed financial disclosures, and often attend education programs. Judges review every detail to protect children’s well-being, which means incomplete or inaccurate paperwork will be rejected.
But you don’t have to handle this alone. We manage every step of your uncontested divorce — drafting documents, handling notarization, and e-filing directly with the court. You get peace of mind knowing your case is processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with New Jersey law. That way, you can focus on your children, not court procedures.
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