NJ Jurisdiction, Venue and Residency Laws

NJ Jurisdiction, Venue and Residency Laws

We have gathered the following New Jersey divorce laws and statutes concerning jurisdiction, venue and residency. The statutes provided below are meant only to serve as general information. If you have questions concerning the divorce process in New Jersey, please contact Villani & DeLuca, P.C. at 732-965-3350 for a free consultation.

Jurisdiction, Venue and Residency Laws in NJ:

• 2A:34-8. Jurisdiction stated.
• 2A:34-9. Jurisdiction in nullity proceedings; residence requirements; service of process.
• 2A:34-10. Jurisdiction in divorce proceedings; service of process; residence requirements.
• 2A:34-11. Jurisdiction by acknowledgment of service of process, appearance, etc.
• 2A:34-12. Counterclaims.