Luneford

Uncontested divorce in Essex County, New Jersey

If you and your spouse agree, have no children under 18 together and no shared real estate, Luneford prepares your divorce papers for $99. You file them at the Essex County Family Division. We show you every step.

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What you get

  • Your Complaint for Divorce worksheet, filled in with your answers
  • Plain step-by-step instructions, from filing to the final judgment
  • Your county court address, phone and official page
  • A checklist of what to bring

How it works

  1. Answer simple questions online, in English or Spanish (about 15 minutes).
  2. Review your answers and pay securely.
  3. Download your package right away and follow the plain steps to file it yourself.

Where to file in Essex County

Family Division
Essex County Wynona Lipman Family Courthouse, 350 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102
Room 650 (Dissolution Unit)
Phone: 973-776-9300 ext. 57040
Official court page

Call ahead: hours, rooms and fees can change. Source: New Jersey Courts directory.

This is not the right service if

  • You have children under 18 together
  • You own a home or land together
  • Anyone is asking for alimony, or you still disagree about money or property

More help in Essex County

Serving all 22 towns in Essex County

Belleville Township, Bloomfield Township, Caldwell Borough, Cedar Grove Township, City of Orange Township, East Orange, Essex Fells Borough, Fairfield Township, Glen Ridge Borough, Irvington Township, Livingston Township, Maplewood Township, Millburn Township, Montclair Township, Newark, North Caldwell Borough, Nutley Township, Roseland Borough, South Orange Village, Verona Township, West Caldwell Township, West Orange Township

Questions

Where do I file for divorce in Essex County?

At the Superior Court, Family Division: Essex County Wynona Lipman Family Courthouse, 350 University Avenue, Newark, NJ 07102. Phone 973-776-9300 ext. 57040. You can also file online through the court's JEDS system. Call ahead to confirm hours.

Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?

No. New Jersey lets you file your own divorce. Luneford is not a law firm and does not give legal advice; we prepare your papers from your answers and explain each step. If your situation is complicated, talk to a lawyer.

How much does it cost?

$99 for your Luneford package. The court also charges a filing fee, shown on the court's website. If you cannot afford it, you can ask for a fee waiver.

Luneford is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. We prepare documents from your answers and explain the steps; you file them yourself.