{"id":375015,"date":"2016-03-31T21:35:59","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T02:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-family-laws.html"},"modified":"2016-06-20T19:48:11","modified_gmt":"2016-06-21T00:48:11","slug":"new-jersey-family-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-family-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"New Jersey Family Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <div\n    data-testid=\"fl-general-title\"\n    class=\"fl-general-title fl-flex fl-gap20 fl-items-end\"\n>\n    <div class=\"fl-general-title-heading fl-flex fl-flex-column\">\n        <h1\n            class=\"fl-h1 fl-general-title-title fl-no-spacing\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-general-title-title\"\n        >\n            New Jersey Family Laws\n        <\/h1>\n        <p\n            class=\"fl-general-title-description fl-text-xl fl-no-margin\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-general-title-description\"\n        >\n            Learn about your state&#8217;s laws by using the links below.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    <p><i>Created by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw&#8217;s team<\/a> of legal writers and editors<\/i><\/p>\n\n                | Last reviewed\n        <time>\n                            June 20, 2016\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p>Family law is a rather broad practice area, encompassing marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, paternity, and other matters related to the family structure. Family laws also address controversial issues such as abortion rights and same-sex marriage, in addition to criminal matters like domestic violence and child abuse. New Jersey family laws are created and revised by the actions of lawmakers and the courts, as in other states. For instance, certain marriages are prohibited such as between certain family members. Click on a link below to learn more about the laws, policies, and where to go for more information.<br>\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"categoryContainer container responsivegrid\">\n            <h2>Learn About New Jersey Family Laws<\/h2>\n    \n    <div class=\"grid category-container-grid\">\n            <div class=\"g-col-12 g-col-md-6\">\n        <ul class=\"nav-links fl-list-style-none fl-no-margin-horizontal\">\n                            <li>\n                    <h3>                                                    <a title=\"New&#x20;Jersey&#x20;Adoption&#x20;Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-adoption-laws.html\">\n                                New&#x20;Jersey&#x20;Adoption&#x20;Laws\n                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p><p>Laws regulating the adoption process in New Jersey including who may adopt a child, who may be adopted, how to complete an adult adoption, and more information. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <h3>                                                    <a title=\"New&#x20;Jersey&#x20;Divorce&#x20;Requirements\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-legal-requirements-for-divorce.html\">\n                                New&#x20;Jersey&#x20;Divorce&#x20;Requirements\n                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p><p>Divorce is an unfortunate occurrence for many married couples and families. Here&#8217;s an overview of New Jersey divorce laws including residency requirements, grounds for divorce and waiting periods. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <h3>                                                    <a title=\"New&#x20;Jersey&#x20;Prohibited&#x20;Marriage&#x20;Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-annulment-and-prohibited-marriage-laws.html\">\n                                New&#x20;Jersey&#x20;Prohibited&#x20;Marriage&#x20;Laws\n                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p><p>Overview of what types of marriages are prohibited under New Jersey law, such as blood relatives; plus a reference to grounds for an annulment which include fraud, duress, impotency, and more. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                    <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"g-col-12 g-col-md-6\">\n        <ul class=\"nav-links fl-list-style-none fl-no-margin-horizontal\">\n                            <li>\n                    <h3>                                                    <a title=\"New&#x20;Jersey&#x20;Child&#x20;Custody&#x20;Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-child-custody-laws.html\">\n                                New&#x20;Jersey&#x20;Child&#x20;Custody&#x20;Laws\n                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p><p>New Jersey child custody laws allow parents and guardians the option of joint custody and recognize grandparent visitation rights. Learn about regulations and where to go for additional information. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <h3>                                                    <a title=\"New&#x20;Jersey&#x20;Child&#x20;Abuse&#x20;Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-child-abuse-laws.html\">\n                                New&#x20;Jersey&#x20;Child&#x20;Abuse&#x20;Laws\n                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p><p>Overview of child abuse laws in New Jersey, with information about what constitutes abuse, mandatory reporting requirements, penalties for failing to report abuse and where to go for more information.  <\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <h3>                                                    <a title=\"New&#x20;Jersey&#x20;Child&#x20;Support&#x20;Guidelines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-child-support-guidelines.html\">\n                                New&#x20;Jersey&#x20;Child&#x20;Support&#x20;Guidelines\n                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p><p>Useful guide to how child support amounts are calculated in New Jersey, including a summary of general considerations that help determine amounts; a list of state guidelines; and links to related information.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                    <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n    <div id=\"fl-content-list-container\"\n        class=\"fl-flex fl-flex-column fl-content-list-container\">\n                    <h2>New Jersey Family Law Articles<\/h2>\n        \n        <ul class=\"fl-list fl-content-list fl-no-margin\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list\">\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"Changing the Terms of a New Jersey Divorce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/changing-the-terms-of-a-new-jersey-divorce.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        Changing the Terms of a New Jersey Divorce\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"Custody Laws for Unmarried Parents in New Jersey\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/custody-laws-for-unmarried-parents-in-new-jersey.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        Custody Laws for Unmarried Parents in New Jersey\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"How To Change Your Name and Gender Marker in New Jersey\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/how-to-change-your-name-in-new-jersey.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        How To Change Your Name and Gender Marker in New Jersey\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Abortion Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-abortion-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Abortion Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Adoption Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-adoption-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Adoption Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Alimony Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-alimony-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Alimony Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Annulment and Prohibited Marriage Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-annulment-and-prohibited-marriage-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Annulment and Prohibited Marriage Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Child Abuse Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-child-abuse-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Child Abuse Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Child Custody Forms and Process\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-child-custody-forms-and-process.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Child Custody Forms and Process\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Child Custody Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-child-custody-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Child Custody Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Child Support Calculations\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-child-support-calculations.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Child Support Calculations\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Child Support Guidelines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-child-support-guidelines.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Child Support Guidelines\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Child Support Modifications\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-child-support-modifications.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Child Support Modifications\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Child Support Payments\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-child-support-payments.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Child Support Payments\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Child Visitation Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-child-visitation-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Child Visitation Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Civil Statute of Limitations Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-civil-statute-of-limitations-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Civil Statute of Limitations Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Divorce Forms and Process\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-divorce-forms-and-process.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Divorce Forms and Process\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Divorce Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-legal-requirements-for-divorce.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Divorce Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Domestic Partnership Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-domestic-partnership-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Domestic Partnership Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Domestic Violence Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-domestic-violence-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Domestic Violence Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Grandparent Visitation Rights\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-grandparent-visitation-rights.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Grandparent Visitation Rights\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Legal Ages Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-legal-ages-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Legal Ages Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Marital Property Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-marital-property-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Marital Property Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Marriage Age Requirements Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-marriage-age-requirements-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Marriage Age Requirements Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Marriage Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-marriage-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey Marriage Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"New Jersey Marriage License Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/new-jersey-law\/new-jersey-marriage-license-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        New Jersey 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