How long it takes for a divorce in NJ?

Answer 1

The state of New Jersey is a no-fault divorce state. While there is no specific separation period required for a divorce in this state you must still go through with a legal divorce proceeding before a divorce is official.

Answer 2

The quickest way to get a divorce in NJ is always through mediation. Mediation is a process in which the couple decides on the details of your divorce, rather than leaving it to the judge, who may pass decisions which would be unfavorable to both parties.

The Courts in NJ support and promote mediation and have various mediation programs in order to encourage couples to resolve their disputes outside of Court. It may take as little as a month and a half or so for an agreement to be processed, typically it would take around three months. The mediation process itself is a 3-5 meetings process, and the length of the process depends on the nature of the case and on how you would schedule your meetings.

Answer 3

A divorce can be granted under New York laws for one of the two no-fault grounds:

(1) Living separate and apart for at least one year after receiving a decree or judgment of separation. The plaintiff must submit satisfactory proof that he or she has followed all the terms and conditions of the decree.

(2) Living separate and apart for one year under the terms of a written separation agreement, filed with the clerk of the county where either party resides. The plaintiff must submit satisfactory proof that he or she has substantially performed all the terms and conditions of the agreement.

The following fault-based grounds also exist under New York divorce laws:

(1) The cruel and inhuman treatment of the plaintiff by the defendant if the treatment endangers the physical or mental well being of the plaintiff, rendering it unsafe or improper for the plaintiff to cohabit with the defendant.

(2) The abandonment of the plaintiff by the defendant for a period of at least one year.

(3) The confinement of the defendant in prison for a period of three or more consecutive years after the parties' marriage.

(4) The commission of an act of adultery. From Section 170 of the New York Statutes.

Answer 4

You are required to show a physical separation for a consecutive 18 month period before you can file for divorce.in New Jersey.

Answer 5

It is one year. huffanpuff says 6 months if you don't contest it.

Answer 6

nine hours

Answer 7

six months