{"id":4954,"date":"2021-12-08T14:30:51","date_gmt":"2021-12-08T19:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lindabury.com\/firm\/?p=4954"},"modified":"2022-05-12T15:51:59","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T19:51:59","slug":"what-does-the-divorce-process-look-like-in-new-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lindabury.com\/firm\/insights\/what-does-the-divorce-process-look-like-in-new-jersey.html","title":{"rendered":"What Does the Divorce Process Look Like in New Jersey?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\tWhile divorce looks different for every client \u2013 some saddened, some shocked, some happy to move on \u2013 a common emotion surrounding divorce is nervousness. For many, divorce may be the first time a person has prolonged involvement with the Court system. Understanding the Court System\u2019s divorce process can help lessen anxiety and fear surrounding the divorce process. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Initiation.<\/strong> The first step in any divorce proceeding is the Complaint for Divorce. The Complaint essentially informs the Court of the general facts of your case and is the formal notice to the Court and your spouse that you are seeking a divorce. Your spouse will then have the chance to file an \u201cAnswer\u201d to your Complaint. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Financial Paperwork.<\/strong> Generally, both parties to the case will individually file a \u201cCase Information Statement\u201d, which summarizes income and spending of the parties. It will also list any assets or debts that you have. This gives the Court an overview of your financial situation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lindabury.com\/firm\/insights\/what-does-the-divorce-process-look-like-in-new-jersey.html\"  title=\"Continue Reading What Does the Divorce Process Look Like in New Jersey?\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While divorce looks different for every client \u2013 some saddened, some shocked, some happy to move on \u2013 a common emotion surrounding divorce is nervousness. For many, divorce may be the first time a person has prolonged involvement with the Court system. 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