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Jurisdiction in divorce proceedings

NJ Statute: 2A:34-10. Jurisdiction in divorce proceedings, dissolution of a civil union, legal separation from a  partner in a civil union couple; service of process; residence requirements.
Jurisdiction in actions for divorce, either absolute or from bed and board, and in actions for dissolution of a civil union or legal separation from a partner in a civil union couple may be acquired when process is served upon the defendant as prescribed by the rules of the Supreme Court, and
1.When, at the time the cause of action arose, either party was a bona fide resident of this State, and has continued so to be down to the time of the commencement of the action; except that no action for absolute divorce or dissolution of a civil union shall be commenced for any cause other than adultery, unless one of the parties has been for the 1 year next preceding the commencement of the action a bona fide resident of this State; or
2.When, since the cause of action arose, either party has become, and for  at least 1 year next preceding the commencement of the action has continued to  be, a bona fide resident of this State.
Amended 1971, c.212, s.6,(1971, c.212 title amended 1971, c.217, s.10); 2006, c.103, s.70.

AKA: NJ Divorce Law 2A:34-10. Jurisdiction in divorce proceedings; service of process; residence requirements.

Disclaimer: A copy of this statute has been provided for your information. This wording was current from the NJ website lis.njleg.state.nj.us as of January 2013.

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