In the often tumultuous journey of ending a marriage, an uncontested divorce can emerge as a beacon of simplicity and efficiency. Unlike contested divorces, where disagreements abound and courtrooms become battlegrounds, uncontested divorces offer a pathway of cooperation and mutual agreement, sp...
Unlike criminal defendants, family court litigants are not guaranteed the right to counsel, which means that they have the choice of hiring an attorney, or representing themselves. The act of representing yourself in a court proceeding is known as “pro se”
In New Jersey, divorces are filed as either "fault" or "no-fault", based on the circumstances within the marriage. Fault divorces must be based on one of the following grounds: adultery, extreme cruelty, or desertion. If none of these circumstances apply, spouses can file a no-fault divorce.