Find Union Township Dissolution Of Marriage
Union Township dissolution of marriage cases are handled at the Union County Superior Court in Elizabeth. Around 59,000 residents live in Union Township, which sits in the heart of Union County. If you need to find a dissolution of marriage case from Union Township, you can search court files online or go to the clerk's office in Elizabeth. The Family Division keeps all dissolution records. This page explains how to look up, request, and get copies of dissolution of marriage records for Union Township.
Union Township Quick Facts
Union Township Dissolution Filing
Union Township residents file for dissolution of marriage at the Union County Superior Court, Family Division. The main court is at 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207. Elizabeth is the county seat and is close to Union Township. The Family Division for divorce matters is at the Union Family Courthouse, 2 Cherry St., Floor 3, Elizabeth, NJ 07207.
| Court | Union County Superior Court, Family Division |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Broad Street Elizabeth, NJ 07207 |
| Phone | (908) 787-1650 |
| Family Division | 2 Cherry St., Floor 3 Elizabeth, NJ 07207 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
The Union Township website has details on local services. For court matters, you must go through the Union County system in Elizabeth.
Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Security checks bags at the door.
Search Dissolution Records in Union Township
There are a few ways to search for dissolution of marriage records from Union Township cases. You can use the New Jersey Judiciary Records Request Form and submit it by mail, fax, email, or in-person drop-off. You can also submit it online through a JEDS account. On the form, enter "Union" for County and "Family" for Division. Check "Superior Court Clerk's Office" for the processing location.
The JEDS system lets you choose your court type, docket type, and venue. Select "UNN - UNION" for Union County. Pick "Family cases" for the docket type and "Record requests" for the filing category. You can ask for a digital plain copy at no charge or pay extra for certified, sealed, or exemplified copies.
Union County Superior Court records are also available through the Electronic Access Portal at $4 per minute of use. This gives you access to family case data going back to the early 1990s. If you do not have a docket number, call the Customer Service Unit at (609) 421-6100 for help.
Note: Petitions, decrees, and other dissolution documents are confidential in Union County and only released to parties, their attorneys, or those with court orders.
Dissolution Of Marriage Decrees in Union
Where you get a dissolution of marriage decree for a Union Township case depends on when it was closed. The NJ Department of Health divorce decrees page for Union Township shows the details. Marriage dissolution records in the custody of the clerk are limited to cases from 2017 and before. Union County cases through 2015 are at the Superior Court Records Center in Trenton. Call 609-421-6100 for those files.
For post-2017 cases, visit the Union County Superior Court at 2 Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07207, or call (908) 787-1650. You will need both parties' names and the docket number. Eligible requesters must fill out the Records Request Form, submit through JEDS or by mail, pay fees, and show a valid government-issued ID.
Filing Dissolution Of Marriage in Union
To start a dissolution of marriage from Union Township, file a complaint at the Union County Superior Court. The fee is $300. Pro se filers pay an extra $25. The defendant pays $175 to respond. You can file in person in Elizabeth, by mail, or through the JEDS system online.
One spouse must have lived in New Jersey for 12 straight months before filing. The most common ground is irreconcilable differences lasting at least six months under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-10. Other grounds include 18-month separation and extreme cruelty. After filing, serve the other party within 60 days. Proof of service goes in the court file.
If both sides agree on all terms, the case can wrap up in a few months. Contested cases in Union County may go through an early settlement panel, mediation, or trial. The Family Division at 2 Cherry St. handles all of these steps for Union Township residents.
Legal Help for Union Township
Legal Services of New Jersey helps Union County residents with low income. Call (888) 576-5529 for details. The NJ State Bar referral line at 1-800-792-8315 gives a first talk of up to 30 minutes. The NJ Courts Self-Help Center has forms, guides, and step-by-step help for people who file on their own. Union County Family Court records cover cases on family, juvenile, and domestic matters. Certain family records are confidential and not open to public access.
Visit lsnj.org for more on legal aid in Union County.
Union County Dissolution Of Marriage
Union Township is in Union County. All dissolution of marriage filings go through the Union County Superior Court in Elizabeth. The county court covers many towns across the region. For more on the county court system, fees, and related records, visit the Union County page.