Burlington County Divorce Records

Burlington County dissolution of marriage records are held at the Superior Court in Mount Holly. This is the largest county in New Jersey by land area, with about 461,000 residents spread across 39 municipalities. The Family Division of the Superior Court handles all divorce filings for Burlington County. You can search for case data online, visit the courthouse in person, or send a request by mail to access dissolution of marriage records from this county.

Burlington County Court Records Office

The Superior Court clerk in Burlington County stores all dissolution of marriage records. This office handles new filings, keeps court files, and gives out copies of divorce judgments. The courthouse sits at 49 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly. The clerk is on the third floor. Staff can help you find cases and get copies of documents you need.

Burlington County has 39 municipalities. All of them file divorce cases at this one courthouse. Towns like Mount Laurel, Evesham, Willingboro, Moorestown, Cinnaminson, Maple Shade, Burlington City, and Bordentown all use the same court for dissolution of marriage cases. The clerk can search by name or docket number. You need a valid ID to request records in person at the Burlington County courthouse.

You can learn more about court records on the Burlington County Superior Court page on the official NJ Courts website.

This site provides details on the types of records kept by the Burlington County Superior Court.

How to Search Burlington County Divorce Cases

Several options exist for searching dissolution of marriage records in Burlington County. Online tools give basic case data. In-person visits offer the most complete access. Mail requests work too but take more time.

The New Jersey Courts case search portal lets you look up family cases from Burlington County. Enter the last name of one party or a docket number. The system shows filing dates, case type, and case status. Full documents are not available online. For copies of the actual judgment or other papers, you need to contact the clerk or go to the courthouse in Mount Holly.

The case search tool helps you confirm whether a dissolution of marriage was filed in Burlington County.

Burlington County also provides access through the Family Automated Case Tracking System (FACTS). This system lets you look up divorce records going back to 1992. It is part of the NJ Electronic Access Program. There is a per-minute fee to use it. The system shows more detail than the free public search, including case history and scheduled court dates for dissolution of marriage cases in Burlington County.

You can also call the Superior Court Records Center at (609) 421-6100 to check on older cases. Give them the names and the year of the divorce. They can tell you if records are on file.

Note: Burlington County dissolution files stored at the state Records Center cover cases through 2014.

Dissolution Of Marriage Filing in Burlington County

To file for dissolution of marriage in Burlington County, you start with a complaint at the Superior Court. The fee is $300. A $25 parenting workshop fee applies if either party asks for custody or parenting time. The clerk assigns a docket number when you file. Under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-10, one spouse must have been a New Jersey resident for 12 months before filing on no-fault grounds.

You then serve the other spouse within 60 days. The Burlington County Sheriff can do this. A private process server or certified mail also works. Proof of service goes into the court file. Simple cases where both sides agree can be done in three to six months. Harder cases may need an Early Settlement Panel or a trial. The final judgment of divorce ends the marriage and goes into the public record in Burlington County.

You can file in three ways: in person at the courthouse, by mail, or online through the JEDS system. The JEDS system is open 24 hours a day and accepts credit card payments.

Burlington County Dissolution Of Marriage Files

A dissolution of marriage file in Burlington County has many parts. The complaint for divorce starts the case. It states the grounds under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-2. The answer is the other side's response. A case information statement shows income, expenses, assets, and debts for both parties.

The final judgment of divorce is the most requested document. This court order dissolves the marriage and sets the terms. It covers property division, custody, parenting time, child support, and alimony. Certified copies cost $25 from the Burlington County clerk. A Certificate of Divorce is $10. Plain copies cost $0.05 per page.

Under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, basic case data from Burlington County dissolution of marriage cases is open to the public. Court records are available for inspection with exceptions listed in Court Rule 1:38. Items like financial account numbers, Social Security numbers, and details about minor children are not part of the public file.

Divorce Certificates for Burlington County

The NJ Department of Health keeps divorce certificates as an alternative to court records. A certificate is a short document that proves the divorce took place. It has the names, date, and county but not the full settlement terms. You can request one from the NJ vital records page for Burlington County.

The state has divorce certificates on file for cases from 1848 to the present day.

For the full judgment with all terms, go to the Superior Court clerk in Burlington County. You can also submit a request through the NJ Courts records request page for Burlington County.

The official request form lets you specify the exact documents you need from your Burlington County dissolution of marriage case.

Note: Only parties to the divorce case or their attorneys can get certified copies of the full judgment; everyone else needs a court order.

Burlington County Family Court Records

The Family Division in Burlington County handles more than just dissolution of marriage cases. It also deals with child custody, child support, domestic violence restraining orders, juvenile cases, and guardianship matters. Many of these overlap with divorce proceedings.

Family court records include petitions, evidence, agreements, and court orders. The superior court clerk's office is the official custodian of these records in Burlington County. The clerk keeps an index of family case records that the public can access. Records not in the index may still be available if you request them in hard copy. Some family records are confidential under state law, including juvenile and adoption files.

• Dissolution of marriage complaints and judgments
• Child custody and visitation orders
• Child support orders and modifications
• Restraining orders
• Property settlement agreements

Cities in Burlington County

Burlington County has 39 municipalities. All of them file dissolution of marriage cases at the Superior Court in Mount Holly. The courthouse serves the entire county.

Municipalities include Mount Laurel, Evesham Township, Willingboro, Moorestown, Burlington City, Cinnaminson, Bordentown, Pemberton, Maple Shade, Medford, Lumberton, Florence, and Delran. All dissolution of marriage cases from these towns are handled at the Burlington County Superior Court.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Burlington County. Make sure you file your dissolution of marriage case in the county where you live. The court must have jurisdiction over your case.