COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE (UNCONTESTED - NO MINOR CHILDREN)

New Jersey

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY

CHANCERY DIVISION, FAMILY PART

[County] County

Docket No.: _____________

Plaintiff: _________________________________

v.

Defendant: _________________________________

COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE

Plaintiff, by their attorney, _____________, Esq., whose office is located at _________________________________, complains and says:

I. THE PARTIES

1.1 Plaintiff is an individual who resides at _________________________________, [City], New Jersey [ZIP], and has been a bona fide resident of the State of New Jersey for more than one (1) year next preceding the commencement of this action.

1.2 Defendant is an individual who resides at _________________________________, [City], [State] [ZIP].

II. MARRIAGE

2.1 The parties were married on _____________, 20___, in [City], [State].

2.2 At the time of marriage, both parties were domiciled in New Jersey and have continued to be domiciled in New Jersey since that time.

III. CHILDREN

3.1 There were [no children / ___ children] born of this marriage.

3.2 [If no children: The Wife is not now pregnant by the Defendant, nor has she been pregnant by any person other than the Defendant since the date of marriage.]

[If children: The names and birthdates of the children are:]

IV. SEPARATION

4.1 The parties separated on _____________, 20___, with the intention of remaining apart permanently.

4.2 Since the date of separation, the parties have lived separate and apart in different habitations.

4.3 There is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.

V. GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE

5.1 The marriage has broken down irretrievably due to irreconcilable differences which have existed for at least six (6) consecutive months, as grounds for divorce pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-2(i).

5.2 The irreconcilable differences have caused the complete and total breakdown of the marriage relationship.

5.3 The differences between the parties are substantial and cannot be resolved.

5.4 There is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.

VI. JURISDICTION AND VENUE

6.1 This Court has jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-10.

6.2 Venue is proper in this County because the parties last resided together as husband and wife in this County [or: the Defendant resides in this County].

VII. MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT

7.1 The parties have entered into a written Marital Settlement Agreement resolving all issues arising from the marriage, including but not limited to:

• Division of property
• Allocation of debts
• (If applicable) Custody, parenting time, and child support

7.2 A copy of the Marital Settlement Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A.

7.3 The parties request that the Court incorporate the Agreement into any Final Judgment of Divorce.

VIII. NO OTHER ACTIONS PENDING

8.1 There are no other actions for divorce, dissolution of civil union, nullity, or separate maintenance pending in any court.

IX. PRAYER FOR RELIEF

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that this Court:

(a) Adjudge a divorce dissolving the bonds of matrimony between the parties on the grounds of irreconcilable differences pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:34-2(i);

(b) Approve and incorporate the Marital Settlement Agreement into the Final Judgment of Divorce;

(c) Grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL

Plaintiff demands a trial by jury on all issues so triable.

_______________________________

[Attorney Signature]

Attorney for Plaintiff

Attorney ID No.: _____________

Plaintiff's Address:

_______________________________

_______________________________

VERIFICATION

**State of New Jersey }

**County of _________________ }

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO R. 1:4-4(b)

I certify that the foregoing statements made by me are true. I am aware that

if any of the foregoing statements made by me are willfully false, I am

subject to punishment.

1. I am the Plaintiff in this action.
2. I have read the foregoing Complaint and know the contents thereof.
3. The facts alleged therein are true to my own knowledge, except as to those matters alleged upon information and belief, and as to those matters, I believe them to be true.
4. This complaint is not presented to the Court for any improper purpose.

Date: _______________

_______________________________

Signature: _________________________________

[FULL NAME PRINTED]

[ADDRESS]

[CITY, STATE, ZIP]

[PHONE NUMBER]

N.J.R. 1:4-4(b)

*Note: You may alternatively have this document notarized if preferred. However,

New Jersey court rules permit self-represented parties to certify documents using

the R. 1:4-4(b) certification above in lieu of a notarized oath for court filings.*

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on this ____ day of _______________, 20___, I served a copy of the within Complaint for Divorce and attached Marital Settlement Agreement upon:

_______________________________

Defendant Name

_______________________________

Address

_______________________________

City, State ZIP

by [certified mail, return receipt requested / personal service / regular mail with consent].

_______________________________

Signature: _________________________________

Date: _________________

FILING INSTRUCTIONS

FORMATTING REQUIREMENT (N.J.R. 1:4-9):

Every document filed with a New Jersey court must carry a 3-inch (3") blank

top margin on the first page to accommodate the court's filing stamp. All

subsequent pages require a minimum 1-inch top margin. Verify margins before

filing.

Where to File

File this Complaint with the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part in the county where:

• The parties last resided together as spouses, OR
• The Defendant currently resides

Filing Fee

Contact the County Clerk's Office for current filing fees. Fees typically range from $250-$350.

Required Documents

1. Complaint for Divorce (this document)
2. Marital Settlement Agreement (signed by both parties)
3. Verification (signed before notary)
4. Certification of Insurance (if applicable)
5. Case Information Statement (required by Court Rules)
6. Confidential Litigant Information Sheet (required)

Service of Process

• The Defendant must be served with the Summons and Complaint
• Service may be made by:
• Certified mail (return receipt requested)
• Personal service by a process server (age 18+)
• If the Defendant signs an Acceptance of Service, no formal service is required

Waiting Period

• New Jersey has a no mandatory waiting period for uncontested divorces
• The hearing may be scheduled after the Defendant's answer is filed (typically 30-60 days after service)
• However, irreconcilable differences must have existed for at least 6 months

Residency Requirement

• At least one party must have been a bona fide resident of New Jersey for 1 yearJurisdiction-correct document templates. Not legal advice.Document Prepared By:

Jurist-Diction

The law, precisely spoken.

Date: March 23, 2026