Litigant Inquiries
The Family Division is staffed by attorneys who respond to written and telephone inquiries from individuals who are using services provided by family courts throughout the State. These attorneys neither represent litigants in court nor legally advise them. They are there to assist individuals who have questions of procedure and who need some guidance as to what options may be available to them from a procedural point of view. Also, they are able to answer questions of policy that may assist the litigant in better understanding the family court. Some of the more frequently asked
- Child Support
- Visitation Rights
- Custody/Interstate Custody
- Divorce Laws and Rights
- Juvenile Delinquency
Staff Attorneys are not judges and do not have the authority to change a decision made by a judge. Also, not all questions can be answered by these attorneys. However, they may be able to direct a litigant to the
If possible, inquires should be forwarded in writing to
Administrative Office of the Courts
Family
Division
R.J. Hughes Justice Complex
CN 983 * 7 North
Trenton, NJ
08625
Where necessary, telephone inquiries may be made by calling (609) 984-4228.