The Benefits of a No-Fault Divorce in New Jersey

The Benefits of a No-Fault Divorce in New Jersey

In New Jersey, the causes of action for a no-fault divorce are either irreconcilable differences or separation (living apart for at least 18 months).  This is much more benign than the grounds for fault divorce, which include addiction, adultery, extreme cruelty, mental illness, imprisonment, or deviant sexual conduct.  Most New Jersey divorces are no-fault, likely…

When Fault Matters in a No-Fault Divorce

When Fault Matters in a No-Fault Divorce

New Jersey has both no-fault divorce and fault divorce, although fault grounds are rarely used anymore. The causes of action for a no-fault divorce are either irreconcilable differences or separation (living apart for at least 18 months). The grounds for fault divorce include addiction, adultery, extreme cruelty, mental illness, imprisonment, or deviant sexual conduct. As…