Filing information for the Essex County Superior Court – Family Division. Get your New Jersey divorce documents ready in minutes. Not a law firm.
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50 W Market St, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone
(973) 621-2600
Filing Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Website
www.njcourts.govFiling Fee
$300
Waiting Period
No mandatory waiting period after filing
Court Type
Superior Court, Family Part
Prepare your COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE and all supporting forms. DivorceReady.online generates state-specific documents for you.
Make at least 2 copies of all documents — one for the court, one for your spouse, and one for your records.
Bring your completed packet to the Essex County clerk's office (Essex County Superior Court – Family Division) during filing hours.
Pay the filing fee. The Essex County filing fee is listed below. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver application.
The court will assign a case number and schedule. If your spouse signs a waiver, no formal service is required.
After the mandatory No mandatory waiting period after filing waiting period, submit your final decree for the judge's signature.
DivorceReady.online prepares the core New Jersey divorce documents commonly needed for an uncontested filing in Essex County. Local add-on forms or court-specific coversheets can vary by county:
COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE
Summons / Summons (CN 10517)
PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
DUAL JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE
New Jersey uses 'Plaintiff' and 'Defendant' in divorce proceedings. Additional state-specific forms may be required depending on your case.
Either party must have been a bona fide resident of the State of New Jersey for at least one year immediately preceding the filing of the Complaint, except where adultery is the cause of action.
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This page is maintained for self-represented uncontested divorce filers and is checked against official court, clerk, and e-filing resources where available.
Last reviewed
August 31, 2026
Next scheduled check: November 29, 2026
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DivorceReady.online prepares your core New Jersey court forms, including the COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE and supporting documents. You can review, download, and file them according to the Essex County Superior Court – Family Division's current instructions.
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Prepare your divorce forms, make copies, and file them in person at the Essex County Superior Court – Family Division at 50 W Market St, Newark, NJ 07102. The filing fee is $300. DivorceReady.online prepares all the required New Jersey-specific forms for you.
The Essex County Superior Court – Family Division is open Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. We recommend arriving early as lines can be long, especially on Mondays.
The court filing fee in Essex County is $300. DivorceReady.online charges a separate one-time document preparation fee of $89.99 (no children) or $119.99 (with children).
The Essex County Superior Court – Family Division is located at 50 W Market St, Newark, NJ 07102. You can reach the clerk's office at (973) 621-2600.
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