Divorce paperwork
Divorce paperwork in New Jersey
The legal side belongs with your attorney. This is the paperwork side: what it costs to file, the financial statement you'll fill out, and what does and doesn't need a notary.
Court fees
| Filing | Fee |
|---|---|
| Complaint for divorce | $300 |
| Answer | $175 |
| Parent education program, where it applies | $25 |
| Motion in a divorce case | $50 |
From the Judiciary's fee schedule. (CN 11112) You can ask to have fees waived if you can't afford them.
The Case Information Statement
In contested cases involving custody, support, alimony or dividing property, each side files a Case Information Statement within 20 days after the answer. Attach your last federal and state tax returns, last year's W-2s and 1099s, and your three most recent pay stubs. (form CN 10482) Start gathering these early.
What needs a notary, and what doesn't
Most court papers don't: New Jersey lets you sign a certification instead of a sworn affidavit. (R. 1:4-4(b)) Settlement agreements, deeds moving a house to one spouse, and some bank, pension and title documents often are notarized, depending on what your attorney or the institution requires.
After the divorce
If your judgment lets you resume a former name, use it to update Social Security first, then the MVC and your passport. Name change guide · Removing a spouse from a deed · Book a notary
Printable kit
Divorce Financial Organizer (New Jersey)
An Excel workbook for the Case Information Statement numbers: income, monthly budget during the marriage and now, assets and debts, and the attachments checklist.
General information, checked November 2026. Not legal advice. MCC Solutions is not a law firm.
Questions
How much does it cost to file for divorce in NJ?
$300 for the complaint, $175 to file an answer, plus $25 for the parent education program if you have children. Attorney fees are separate.
Do I need my divorce papers notarized?
Usually not for court filings, which use a signed certification. Settlement agreements and deeds are often notarized.
What do I attach to the Case Information Statement?
Your last tax returns, last year's W-2s and 1099s, your three most recent pay stubs, and other items the form lists.