New Jersey Family Court Forms and Filing Resources
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New Jersey publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official New Jersey sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.
New Jersey's core family statutes live in the New Jersey Statutes Title 2A:34 - Dissolution of Marriage. JEDS only works on a computer or laptop, not a phone, and you must attach all your documents in one submission.
How the New Jersey court system handles family cases
Family cases in New Jersey are heard in the Superior Court, usually in the Chancery Division, Family Part. Family cases are heard in the Superior Court, Chancery Division - Family Part.
New Jersey organizes its Superior Courts into vicinages, usually one per county.
Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court, and the state's highest court is the New Jersey Supreme Court.
Besides the judge, a Magistrate / Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Besides the judge, a magistrate, commissioner, or referee may hear temporary orders, child support, and uncontested matters - usually subject to a judge's review.
In New Jersey the middle appeals court is the 'Appellate Division of the Superior Court' - part of the same court you filed in.
Official New Jersey resources
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New Jersey state courts website (New Jersey judicial branch): The official home of the New Jersey court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.njcourts.gov
New Jersey family law forms (New Jersey judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for New Jersey cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.njcourts.gov/forms/family
New Jersey self-help resources (New Jersey courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own New Jersey family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help
JEDS (Judiciary Electronic Document Submission) (NJ Courts): If you do not have a lawyer, JEDS is your e-filing system for family cases, including divorce, custody, child support, and domestic violence papers, 24 hours a day. Attorneys mostly use a separate system called eCourts. https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help/jeds
NJ Superior Court locations (by county) (New Jersey judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicinages
New Jersey rules of procedure (New Jersey judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in New Jersey. https://www.njcourts.gov/attorneys/rules-of-court
New Jersey mediation and dispute resolution (New Jersey judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for New Jersey family cases. https://www.njcourts.gov/public/family-mediation
New Jersey financial affidavit and disclosure forms (njcourts.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most New Jersey family cases ask for. https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help/forms/family-forms
New Jersey child support guideline resources (njcourts.gov): Official New Jersey child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help/child-support
NJ Courts - Find a Case (New Jersey courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as mixed and the system is organized statewide. https://www.njcourts.gov/public/find-a-case
Frequently used official New Jersey forms
These links open official New Jersey government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.
Family Part Case Information Statement (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/forms/10482_fam_cis.pdf
Confidential Litigant Information Sheet (CN 10486), form CN 10486 (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/forms/10486_conf_lit_info_sheet.pdf
Certification in Support of Judgment of Divorce / Dissolution (CN 12620), form CN 12620 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/forms/12620_cert_divorce_papers.pdf
Non-Dissolution (FD) Application: Custody, Support, Parenting Time (CN 11492), form CN 11492 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/forms/11492_fd_initial_appl_kit.pdf
Domestic Violence Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) Packet (CN 12969), form CN 12969 (Domestic Violence), official document: https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/forms/12969_tro_process.pdf
How to File for a Fee Waiver (CN 11208), form CN 11208 (Fee Waiver), official document: https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/forms/11208_filingfeewaiver.pdf
Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$300.
E-filing link data for New Jersey was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find official New Jersey family court forms?
The official statewide source is the New Jersey judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.
Can I e-file my own family case in New Jersey?
If you do not have a lawyer, JEDS is your e-filing system for family cases, including divorce, custody, child support, and domestic violence papers, 24 hours a day. Attorneys mostly use a separate system called eCourts. JEDS only works on a computer or laptop, not a phone, and you must attach all your documents in one submission.
How much does it cost to file a family case in New Jersey?
Divorce filing fee: ~$300. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Which court hears family cases in New Jersey?
Family cases in New Jersey are heard in the Superior Court, usually in the Chancery Division, Family Part. Family cases are heard in the Superior Court, Chancery Division - Family Part.