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Mount Laurel Divorce Attorney Representing Men In Divorce In Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Cordell & Cordell has Mount Laurel divorce lawyers ready to help you through one of the most trying periods in your life.

Featuring a comprehensive understanding of New Jersey divorce law, our Mount Laurel family lawyers focus entirely on Mount Laurel divorce issues, including New Jersey child custody laws, New Jersey alimony laws and child support in New Jersey.

To schedule an appointment, call 215-717-7990 or 1-866-DADS-LAW. One of our representatives will be glad to speak with you. Cordell & Cordell Mt. Laurel Divorce Lawyers - Located at 309 Fellowship Road, Suite 200, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054. Phone: 215-717-7990 .

Frequently Asked Mt. Laurel Divorce Questions

How long do I have to live in Mt. Laurel before I can file for divorce?

In New Jersey, the residency requirement is one year unless you file under adultery.

Is there a mandatory waiting period in Mt. Laurel before a divorce can be granted?

There is no mandatory waiting period. The New Jersey courts want divorces to be completed within one year of the filing of the divorce complaint.

More complex divorces take longer than a year, but most are completed within a year.

How can I serve my spouse in Mt. Laurel? If attempts to serve do not work, can I serve by publication?

Service is normally completed by the sheriff in the county in which your spouse lives. A person may also use a courier service to personally serve their spouse.

Service by publication is allowed, but only after receiving permission from the court, which is done by filing a motion with the court and explaining all attempts to serve your spouse. The court generally directs you to which publication to publish the service in.

What are the specific forms I will need to file for a divorce in Mt. Laurel?

All of the forms for filing for divorce in Mt. Laurel can be found at these New Jersey divorce court websites: http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/forms.htm#family or
http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/prose/index.htm#civil

Where do I file for divorce in Mt. Laurel?

Complaints for divorce must be filed in Superior Court of New Jersey in the county in which you reside:

In Burlington County (where Mt. Laurel is located), you would file at the Burlington County Courthouse located at 49 Rancocas Road in Mt. Holly.

Other nearby counties include Camden and Gloucester. To file for divorce in Camden County, go to the Camden County Courthouse located at 101 S. Fifth St. on the second floor in Camden.

In Gloucester County, you would file for divorce at the Gloucester County Justice Complex located at 70 Hunter St. in Woodbury.

For a list of locations in other counties, please visit: www.njcourtsonline.com

How much are filing fees at the local courthouse?

A divorce complaint is $250 and an Answer and Counter-Claim is $135.

If there are children involved, there is also a $25 Parenting Education Class fee.

The fee is $30 to file a Motion or Cross-Motion.

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