Reviewed August 2026
Forms in New Jersey
The Administrative Office of the Courts publishes New Jersey's divorce forms statewide under a "CN" numbering system. You file them through njcourts.gov's self-help divorce section. A New Jersey divorce case starts with a Complaint for Divorce, filed in the Family Part of the Chancery Division of the Superior Court, in the county where either spouse lives. New Jersey's e-filing system stands apart from other states: it's open to self-represented litigants, not just attorneys. Financial disclosure runs through a specifically numbered Case Information Statement, not an informal worksheet.
Virdix's document-preparation product currently prepares divorce paperwork for California and Florida cases. This page explains how forms works under New Jersey law for people researching before they file. It is not legal advice, and Virdix does not prepare or file New Jersey paperwork. See how Virdix works for California divorces.
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Where to get official New Jersey divorce forms
njcourts.gov/self-help/divorce is New Jersey's official, statewide source for divorce forms and process guidance. It links to the required Complaint package and to the full NJ Courts forms catalog, which lists every CN-numbered statewide form by category.
The complaint and companion documents
You file the Complaint for Divorce along with a Summons, a Certification of Verification and Non-Collusion, a Confidential Litigant Information Sheet (CN 10486), and a Complementary Dispute Resolution Alternatives Certification (CN 10889). Every case requires these companion documents, contested or not.
Financial disclosure: the Case Information Statement
If custody, support, alimony, or property division is disputed, New Jersey requires a Family Part Case Information Statement, CN 10482. This detailed financial disclosure form covers income, expenses, assets, and debts for each spouse. Other states use an income and expense declaration for the same purpose; New Jersey's version is a specifically numbered, statewide form, not a local or informal worksheet.
UCCJEA and custody jurisdiction
Any case involving minor children must include custody-jurisdiction disclosures consistent with the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, gathered through the Complaint and related custody filings. The official sites don't publish a standalone, separately numbered UCCJEA affidavit form in the CN catalog. Search the NJ Courts forms catalog to check for a current custody-jurisdiction form before filing a case that involves children.
E-filing and the self-help network
New Jersey's statewide electronic filing system, the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system, runs 24/7. It accepts online credit-card payment of filing fees and is open to self-represented filers, not just attorneys. If you can't afford the $300 Complaint fee (or $175 Appearance fee for a responding party), you can submit a Filing Fee Waiver, form 11208. It's available to applicants at or below 150% of the federal poverty level with no more than $2,500 in liquid assets.
Sources: NJ Courts self-help: divorce, NJ Courts self-help: divorce, contested vs uncontested, NJ Courts self-help: fee waiver
Not independently confirmed
- Whether a standalone, separately CN-numbered UCCJEA affidavit form exists apart from the Complaint and related custody filings
- Exact statutory or court-rule citation for the mandatory Parents' Education Program in custody cases
- Whether New Jersey's adultery ground carries a genuine exception to the 12-month durational residency rule
Forms in New Jersey: frequently asked questions
What is New Jersey's official divorce complaint form called?+
Complaint for Divorce, filed in the Family Part of the Chancery Division of the Superior Court. You file it with a Summons, a Certification of Verification and Non-Collusion, and two required CN-numbered forms: the Confidential Litigant Information Sheet (CN 10486) and the CDR Alternatives Certification (CN 10889).
What is the Case Information Statement in a New Jersey divorce?+
It's New Jersey's financial disclosure form, CN 10482, required when custody, support, alimony, or property division is disputed. It documents each spouse's income, expenses, assets, and debts, and the court uses it to evaluate the case's financial issues.
Can I e-file my New Jersey divorce without a lawyer?+
Yes. New Jersey's statewide JEDS e-filing system runs 24/7, accepts online credit-card payment of filing fees, and is open to self-represented filers as well as attorneys.
Where do I find current New Jersey divorce forms?+
njcourts.gov/self-help/divorce is the official statewide starting point. For the full catalog of CN-numbered statewide forms, use the NJ Courts forms search at njcourts.gov/self-help/forms.
Is there a fee waiver for New Jersey's divorce filing fee?+
Yes. Applicants at or below 150% of the federal poverty level with no more than $2,500 in liquid assets can submit a Filing Fee Waiver, form 11208, with the initial filing. Clerks can't docket a case without either the fee or an approved waiver.
Is a parenting workshop fee separate from the filing fee in New Jersey?+
Yes. New Jersey adds a $25 parenting workshop fee to both the plaintiff's and defendant's filing fees whenever custody or parenting time of minor children is at issue. That's on top of the base $300 Complaint fee or $175 Appearance fee.
This page is general information about forms in New Jersey, not legal advice for your situation. Laws, fees, and procedures change over time; confirm current details with New Jersey's own courts before relying on anything here. Virdix is not a law firm and is not licensed to practice law in New Jersey. Virdix does not prepare or file New Jersey divorce paperwork. It is not a substitute for an attorney licensed in New Jersey.
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