Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Residency requirement and filing for separation or divorce

I am a US citizen who married an Australian citizen and moved to Australia. I left in less than 3 months because he was extremely abusive. I have now been separated for 8 months but have only been resident in NJ for 1 month. In addition to getting a divorce ASAP, I need to secure myself against his making financial claims on me or being liable for any or all of his debts. I am no longer sure of where he is or whether he will be cooperative with regards to the divorce. What are my options? Is there a minimum period I have to be resident in NJ before I can even file for separation?


Asked on 3/26/03, 11:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Residency requirement and filing for separation or divorce

If you have grounds for alleging adultery on the part of your husband you need only reside in New Jersey. Otherwise, you must have lived in New Jersey for a year next preceding filing a divorce complaint. You may contact me at 800 273 7933 to speak with me and/or to make an appointment. You may visit my website by clicking on www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.abn1.net/home.asp.

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Answered on 3/26/03, 12:39 pm


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