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Divorce Settlement Agreement Template - New Jersey
New Jersey Divorce Settlement Agreement: What Is It?
A New Jersey Divorce Settlement Agreement is a legal agreement that outlines all details regarding settlement agreements made by a couple during the divorce process.
Alternate Names:
- New Jersey Marital Settlement Agreement;
- New Jersey Divorce Agreement.
This document plays an important role during the divorce process and should be formed carefully. The arrangements made need to be written into the agreement and will in most cases focus on:
- The custodial agreements reached concerning any mutual children. To make this less traumatic for the children and to speed up the whole process, we suggest deciding on this as soon as possible;
- Any arrangements that detail finances being paid by one spouse which can include child support and alimony, should be detailed with great care;
- If there were some acquired assets whilst the pair were in marriage, they would have to somehow share these assets fairly;
- Likewise, any debts obtained during marriage would too need to be shared.
A New Jersey Divorce Settlement Agreement template can be downloaded by clicking the link below.
How to File for Divorce in New Jersey?
The document contains a full breakdown of any responsibilities that the former partners have in regards to their children and each other. It will also outline the way in which any assets obtained during marriage will be shared.
For the divorce process to be carried out fairly making sure that each spouse receives what they deserve, both parties ought to present all of their assets and show the total income that they make. If a judge agrees with the clauses in the agreement, the clauses described in the Marital Settlement Agreement will become legally binding.
The divorce process in New Jersey will take a minimum of six weeks and this can be extended up to twelve weeks, depending on the difficulty of your case. The filing fee is $300, paid to the Superior Court.
To start:
- Form the Marital Settlement Agreement (if you choose to do so) and then file a complaint;
- After this you must serve the defendant a notification and provide them with the relevant documentation that they require;
- Await a response (up to 35 days) and if there is a response, additional documentation could be required as proof;
- If all parties are in agreement, the judge will invite you for a short hearing where the marriage will be dissolved legally.
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