New Jersey Filing and E-Filing

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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.

In New Jersey, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed.

Official New Jersey filing resources

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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

New Jersey official filing information (New Jersey judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in New Jersey and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.njcourts.gov/self-help

NJ Superior Court locations (by county) (New Jersey judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.njcourts.gov/courts/vicinages

New Jersey family law forms (official index) (New Jersey judicial branch): The official statewide collection of New Jersey family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.njcourts.gov/forms/family

New Jersey court 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

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

Official 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 Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.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

Can I file my own family papers online in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed. 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. New Jersey organizes its Superior Courts into vicinages, usually one per county.