NJ Family Court
In New Jersey, cases involving families are heard in the Superior Court. The Superior Court is the state court, which has trial and appellate jurisdiction over the entire state. NJ Family Court belongs to the family part of the chancery division of the Superior Court. This family division is accountable for all cases related to families, which address issues relating to marriage and domestic partnerships, juvenile delinquency, or domestic violence. On average, there are over 350,000 cases managed by family court each year so it comes as no surprise that each of New Jersey's twenty-one counties has its own Superior Court.
NJ Family Court handles cases regarding divorce, children and parenting concerns, mediation, and the equitable distribution of marital assets. Family court is a major component of the NJ divorce process because, in New Jersey, all parties seeking a divorce are required to appear in court for the motion sentence. The easiest divorce settlements are those settled outside of the court but when a couple is unable to reach an agreement, they may try divorce mediation or plead their case in front of a case in NJ Family Court. Superior court judges are responsible for deciding on the rulings in divorce cases after they have heard from both sides.
After assessing the situation, the judge will make the necessary decisions regarding child custody, child support, alimony (spousal support), and equitable distribution. If unhappy with the verdict set forth by the judge's ruling within NJ Family Court, you can challenge the ruling through filing an appeal with a higher court. The appeal is then subjected to a standard of review by the appellate division.
To have a judgment reversed is a difficult process because in order for this to occur, you must prove that the judge either abused his/or her responsibilities, neglected to follow legal guidelines, or made the decision based on unreliable information. When filing an appeal, you should be aware that there are strict requirements, one of which specifies the required font size of lettering on the brief which highlights what information should be included
If you are serious about overturning the judge's original decision, we highly suggest that you hire an attorney. At Reinherz and Reinherz Law Offices we assist our clients throughout the entire legal process. We understand the requirements pertaining to NJ Family Court so clients may rest assured that their legal matters will be handled by trained and highly experienced professionals. We work with you from start to finish and ensure you are satisfied with the outcome of your legal matters.
