HUDSON DIRECT FILING UNIT Room Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey UNION Union Vicinage Family Division

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1 THE FOLLOWING ARE ADDRESSES FOR ALL OF THE SUPERIOR COURTS IN NEW JERSEY. MAKE SURE THAT WHEN YOU PREPARE YOUR FORMS THAT YOU INCLUDE THE CORRECT COUNTY IN THE APPROPRIATE SPACE IN EACH FORM. ALSO NOTE THAT IT IS AGAINST COURT POLICY TO IMPART LEGAL ADVICE. OUR OFFICE ALSO CANNOT COMMENT ON THESE FORMS AND WE WILL NOT PREPARE THEM FOR YOU. Atlantic / Cape May Vicinage Atlantic Address:1201 Bacharach Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ 08401; (609) Cape May Address: 9 N. Main Street, Cape May Court House, NJ BURLINGTON VICINAGE FAMILY CASE MANAGEMENT 3rd Floor, Courts Facility 49 Rancocas Road Mt. Holly, NJ (609) Camden Vicinage 101 South 5th Street, Suite 670 Camden NJ, 08103; (856) ESSEX Robert N. Wilentz Court Complex Room 1068, 10th Floor 212 Washington Street Newark, N.J BERGEN MATRIMONIAL DIRECT FILING UNIT: FM DOCKET NUMBERS 10 MAIN STREET, ROOM 222D HACKENSACK, NJ PHONE # (201) HUDSON DIRECT FILING UNIT Room Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey UNION Union Vicinage Family Division Courthouse Annex Elizabethtown Plaza Elizabeth, New Jersey Telephone: MIDDLESEX DIRECT FILING UNIT P.O. Box 2691 New Brunswick, NJ MORRIS DIRECT FILING UNIT P. O. Box 910 Morristown, NJ MONMOUTH DIRECT FILING UNIT 71 Monument Park P. O. Box 1266 Freehold, NJ (732) CUMBERLAND/GLOU STER/SALEM Gloucester County Courthouse, 2nd Floor Broad and Fayette Streets P.O. Box 866 Bridgeton, NJ Somerset /Hunterdon /Warren Vicinage DISSOLUTION UNIT 20 North Bridge Street P.O. Box 3000 Somerville, NJ (908) Passaic Vicinage DISSOLUTION UNIT 77 Hamilton Street Paterson, NJ (973) Ocean Vicinage DISSOLUTION UNIT 100 Washington Street Toms River, NJ (732)

2 THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE INTENDED TO ASSIST YOU IN PREPARING, FILING AND SERVING A COMPLAINT IN THE FAMILY PART-DISSOLUTION (DIVORCE) UNIT. HOWEVER, THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT SUBSTITUTION FOR OBTAINING COMPETENT LEGAL COUNSEL. YOU SHOULD TRY TO OBTAIN LEGAL COUNSEL BY CALLING THE MORRIS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION AT (973) , OR BY LOOKING IN THE YELLOW PAGES UNDER "LAWYERS". IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO OBTAIN AN ATTORNEY, OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, YOU SHOULD USE THIS INFORMATION AS A GUIDE FOR PREPARING, FILING AND SERVING YOUR OWN DIVORCE COMPLAINT. GROUNDS In the State of New Jersey you can obtain a divorce based on a number of different grounds (reasons), such as: month separation 2. Extreme cruelty (mental or physical) 3. Adultery 4. Desertion Any one of the above grounds is sufficient cause for filing a complaint for divorce, but the Complaint could also state more than one ground, if applicable to your case. This information provides a sample Complaint based on an 18-month separation. Sample language for the other counts is also provided. PROCEDURE 1. Preparing the Complaint Once the Complaint is completed in the same manner as the samples provided, it can be forwarded to the court for filing. Send-to: Superior Court of New Jersey Morris County - Family Division Matrimonial- Direct Filing P. 0. Box 910 Morristown, New Jersey You must include the filing fee of $ The check or money order(no cash) must be made out to Clerk of the Superior Court. Cash is accepted - exact amount only. If children are involved and you are seeking relief of support, custody or visitation (with no prior domestic violence orders in place) filing fee will be $ plus $25.00 for the Parent Education Program fee. Send the original and two copies of the complaint, Certification of Non-Collusion and Affidavit of Insurance Coverage, along with a' self-addressed, stamped envelope, so the Court can return a filed copy.

3 1. Serving the Complaint After you receive a copy of the Complaint, make a copy and prepare the Summons (as per sample attached, including the list of Attorney referrals and Legal Aid offices). Call the sheriff's Department of the county where the defendant resides and ask the mileage fee for serving the Complaint on the defendant. If the Defendant lives out-of-state, you will have to contact the Sheriff or authorized process server for the locality where defendant resides. Once the Complaint is served, you will receive from the sheriff's Office a Proof of service. Keep this document in a safe place as you will have to send it to the Court with a Request to Enter Default (see below) as proof that the defendant was properly served. Proper service in the jurisdiction may be established by filing an Acknowledgment of service. Provide defendant with a copy of docketed complaint with the Acknowledgment of service. 3. Answer or Default The defendant has 35 days to file an Answer to the Complaint along with their Affidavit of Insurance Coverage. If the defendant files an Answer, the matter will proceed to be scheduled before an Early settlement Panel to assist in the settlement process. If the case does not settle, it will proceed to trial. If the defendant does not file an Answer within 35 days, you may proceed to enter a DEFAULT (sample attached) against the defendant. Prepare the document and forward to the court with the original Proof of service received from the sheriff's Department. This means you can then proceed to get your Judgment of Divorce by appearing before a Judge at any time after the Default is entered (filed) without requiring the other party to appear. HOWEVER, note that if property is being divided an "Application for Equitable Distribution" (sample provided) must be filed with the Court and mailed (certified and regular) to the defendant at least 20 days before the trial (you must call the Court and ask for a trial date and indicate you are preparing a nd sending to defendant an Application for Equitable Distribution). The Application for Equitable Distribution must contain a list of all the property subject to distribution, the value of each item and who will retain possession of the item. 4. property. If an Answer is filed and there are unresolved issues as to custody, support of spouse or children, or distribution of property, a Case Information statement must be filed by both parties, providing all the financial information requested in all the spaces in the form.

4 CERTIFICATION OF INSURANCE COVERAGE PURSUANT TO R.5:4-2(f) I, of full age, hereby certify. l. I an the plaintiff defendant in the foregoing Complaint for Divorce / Answer and Courterclairn. To the best of my knowledge and belief, the insurance coverage within this Certification represents all Insurance coverage of myself and the defendant in this matter. 2.. To the best of my knowledge and belief, none of the insurance LIFE INSURANCE Name 0f Company: Address: Policy Number: Beneficiary: Face Value Amount: Name of Insured: HEALTH Name of Insured Name of Company ID Group Number Number Single[ ] Family [ ] Optional -

5 AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE Name of Company Address of Company Policy Number Policy Expiration Date Model of Vehicle Coverage Limits Lawsuit Threshold [ ] Yes [ ] No Make of Vehicle Year of Vehicle Umbrella Coverage [ ] Yes [ ]No Drivers) of Vehicle lien holder; lessor(if applicable) HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE NAME of Company Address Policy Number Mortgagee (if applicable) Rider(s) in Policy Date [ ] Jewelry [ ] Furs[ ] Artwork [ ] Other

6 SAMPLE FORM YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP TELEPHONE NUMBER YOUR NAME, PLAINTIFF, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION - FAMILY PART Vs. DOCKET NO.: HUSBAND/WIFE'S NAME, CIVIL ACTION COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE 18 Month separation Plaintiff, (insert name), residing at (address), in the town of (city or township), County of Morris, and state of New Jersey, by way of Complaint says: 1. He/she was lawfully married to (defendant's name) on (date of marriage) in a religious (or civil) ceremony, in (city, state where marriage was performed). 2. Plaintiff was a bona fide resident of the state of New Jersey when this cause of action arose and has ever since and for more than one year next preceding the commencement of this action continued to be such bona fide resident. city and state). 3. The Defendant now resides at (give address, street, 4. The parties separated on or about (give date of physical separation), and have ever since said time and for more than eighteen (18) consecutive months, lived separate and apart

7 from each other; Plaintiff having resided at (give address, street, city and state), and Defendant having resided at (give address, street, city and state). This separation has continued to the present and no reasonable prospect of reconciliation exists. 5. At the expiration of eighteen (18) months of such separation, Plaintiff resided at (give address, street, city and state) and was a resident there at the time the cause of action for divorce when the grounds of separation arose. 6. There were (give number or write "no") children born of this marriage. (If children were born, give each one's name and date of birth). 7. (Select one of the following sentences as appropriate to your case). (1) There was real property acquired during the course of this marriage and Plaintiff seeks the equitable distribution of same; or, (2) There was no real property acquired during the course of this marriage. 8. (Choose this paragraph only if applicable in your case). Plaintiff will seek to resume her maiden name of (give maiden name) upon the dissolution of this marriage. 9. There have been no previous proceedings between the Plaintiff and the Defendant respecting the marriage or its dissolution.

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9 WHEREFORE, plaintiff demands judgment: a) Dissolving the marriage between the parties; b) (List any further reliefs to be requested, in paragraph form, such as child support, granting resumption of maiden name, etc.); c) For such other relief as the Court may deem equitable and just. Dated: Signature: (Print name) Plaintiff Pro Se

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11 ADDITIONAL CAUSES OF ACTION TO BE USED SEPARATELY OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH 18-MONTH SEPARATION (as in the 18-month separation sample, always end the Complaint with your signature and the date signed.) ADULTERY (1) The defendant committed adultery with one, Name (if name of correspondent is unknown, you must state any available information to describe said person and also state designations of the time, place and circumstances of act or acts), at (Address: City, State ) on ( Date ), and (2) At the time of said adultery, plaintiff resided at (address: City, State ) on ( Date ), and was a resident there at the time the cause of action for divorce on the ground of adultery arose. (3) (Set forth facts relating to children of marriage, including address and in whose custody; or if there were no children, then state that no children were born of this marriage). (select 4 and/or 5 as applicable) (4) Plaintiff has no means of support for himself/herself and the children of the marriage. (5) During the marriage between the parties, the parties acquired considerable real and personal property. (6) There have been no previous proceedings between the plaintiff and defendant respecting the marriage or its dissolution (and, if applicable: or respecting the maintenance of the plaintiff and his/her children in any court. (If a prior proceeding exists, set forth all the details of such proceeding such as the date and place where it was commenced.) WHEREFORE, plaintiff demands judgment: a) Dissolving the marriage between the parties. b) Compelling the defendant to support him/her and the children of the marriage. c) Awarding custody of the children to plaintiff. d) Equitably distributing all property both real and personal, which was legally and beneficially acquired by the defendant during the marriage. e) Permitting the plaintiff to resume her maiden name. f)directing payment of her counsel fees and costs. (select from a through f as applicable)

12 WHEREFORE, plaintiff demands judgment: a) b) c) d) e) f) Dissolving the marriage between the parties. Compelling the defendant to support him/her and the children of the marriage. Awarding custody of the children to plaintiff. Equitably distributing all property both real and personal, which was legally and beneficially acquired by the defendant during the marriage. Permitting the plaintiff to resume her maiden name. Directing payment of her counsel fees and costs. (select from a to f above, as applicable) DESERTION The plaintiff, Name resides at (Address: City County, New Jersey. 1. He/She was lawfully married to Date by official Name on at Location 2. He/She was a bona fide resident of the State of New Jersey when this cause of action arose and has ever since and for more than one year next preceding the commencement of this action continued to be such bona fide resident. 3. The defendant, Name, now resides at Address 4. The defendant deserted the plaintiff on or about Date, ever since which time and for more than 12 months last past, he/she has willfully and continually deserted him/her. 5. At the expiration of 12 months of such desertion, plaintiff resided at (plaintiff's residence at the expiration_ of 12 months ), in the County of, and state of New Jersey, and was resident there at the time the cause of action for divorce on the ground of desertion arose. (select from paragraphs 6 through 8 as applicable) 6. (Set forth facts relating to children of marriage, including address and in whose custody.)

13 EXTREME_ CRUELTY (1) The defendant has been guilty of extreme cruelty toward the plaintiff commencing on or about the day of Month, Year, at which time the plaintiff was compelled to discontinue cohabitation with defendant because of his/her extreme cruelty toward her/him. Particularly, specifying the acts of extreme cruelty committed by defendant, plaintiff says that: a) b) c) The above named act/acts of extreme cruelty endangered the safety or health of the plaintiff or made it improper or unreasonable to expect the plaintiff to continue to cohabit with the defendant. More than three months have elapsed since the last act of extreme cruelty complained of as constituting plaintiff's cause of action herein. The acts of extreme cruelty committed by the defendant within a period of three months before the filing of this complaint as above set forth are alleged not as constituting in whole or in part the cause of action set forth herein, but as relating back to qualify and characterize the acts constituting said cause of action. (2) At the time the last act of extreme cruelty arose, plaintiff resided at (address: city, County State ) and was a resident there at the time the cause of action for divorce on the ground of extreme cruelty arose. (3) (Set forth facts relating to children of marriage, including address and in whose custody; or if there were no children, then state that no children were born of this marriage). (select 4 and/or 5 if applicable) (4) Plaintiff has no means of support for himself/herself and the children of the marriage. (5) During the marriage between the-parties, the parties acquired considerable real and personal property. (6) There have been no previous proceedings between the plaintiff and defendant respecting the marriage or its dissolution (and, if applicable: or respecting the maintenance of the plaintiff and his/her children) in any court. (If a prior proceeding exists, set forth all details of such proceeding, such as the date and place where it was commenced and include docket number.)

14 7. Plaintiff has no means of support for himself/herself and the children of the marriage. 8. During the marriage between the parties, the parties acquired considerable real and personal property. 9. There have been no previous proceedings between the plaintiff and defendant respecting the marriage or its dissolution (and, if applicable: or respecting the maintenance of the plaintiff and his/her children in any court. (If a prior proceeding exists, set forth all the details of such proceeding, such as the date and place where it was commenced). WHEREFORE, plaintiff demands judgment: a) Dissolving the marriage between the parties. b) Compelling the defendant to support him/her and the children of the marriage. c) Awarding custody of the children to plaintiff. d) Equitably distributing all property both real and personal, which was legally and beneficially acquired by the defendant during the marriage. (select from a through f above, as applicable) DATED Name

15 CERTIFICATION OF VERIFICATION AND NON-COLLUSION I am the Plaintiff in the foregoing Complaint. The allegations of the Complaint are true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. The said Complaint is made in truth and good faith and without collusion for the causes set forth therein. I certify that the foregoing statements made by me are true. I am aware that if any of the foregoing statements made by me are willfully false, I am subject to punishment. Dated: signature: Print Name Plaintiff, Pro Se

16 CERTIFICATION Pursuant to R.4:5-1, I hereby certify that I have no knowledge of any other pending actions or proceedings concerning the subject matter of this action. It is not anticipated at this time that there is any other party who should be joined in this action. Dated: signature: Print Name

17 SAMPLE FORM YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP TELEPHONE NUMBER YOUR NAME, PLAINTIFF, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION - FAMILY PART COUNTY VS. DOCKET NO.: HUSBAND/WIFE'S NAME, CIVIL ACTION DEFENDANT. THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT(S): YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED in a Civil Action in the superior Court of New Jersey, instituted by the above-named plaintiff, and required to serve upon the attorney(s) for the plaintiff, whose name and office address appears above, either (1) an answer to the annexed Complaint, or (2) a general appearance in accordance with R.5:4-3(a), within 35 days after the service of the Summons and Complaint upon you, exclusive of the day of service. A $ filing fee, payable to the Clerk of the superior Court must accompany your Answer or Appearance when it is filed. If you fail to answer, or fail to file a general appearance in accordance with R.5:4-3(a), judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. You shall promptly file your answer or your general appearance and proof of service thereof with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Matrimonial-Direct Filing, PO Box 910, Morristown, New Jersey , in accordance with the rules of civil practice and procedure. If you cannot afford to pay an attorney, call a Legal Services Office. An individual not eligible for free legal assistance may obtain a referral to an attorney by calling a county lawyer referral service. A list of legal services offices and county lawyer referral services is provided for your convenience If you are not a resident of the state of New Jersey, you must call the numbers for the county in which this action is pending. The numbers in which this action is pending are: Lawyer Referral service (973) , and Legal services (973) Dated: Name of Defendant to be served: Address for service: (Print Clerk's name see below ) Donald F. Phelan Clerk of the superior Court

18 SAMPLE FORM YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP TELEPHONE NUMBER YOUR NAME, PLAINTIFF, SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION - FAMILY PART MORRIS COUNTY Vs. HUSBAND/WIFE'S NAME, DEFENDANT. DOCKET NO.: CIVIL ACTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SERVICE TO: Defendant's Name Address City, State, Zip Service of the annexed copy of Summons and copy of Complaint for Divorce in the matter of Docket No.: is hereby acknowledged this day of (OPTIONAL) I hereby waive the 35-day answer period and do indicate that I will not be filing an Answer in this matter and wish the Court to proceed with the scheduling of the hearing. (Notary seal) Defendant's Name Sworn and Subscribed to before me this day of, 19 Notary of the state of New Jersey

19 SAMPLE FORM YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP TELEPHONE NUMBER SPOUSE'S NAME, YOUR NAME, VS. PLAINTIFF, DEFENDANT. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION - FAMILY PART COUNTY DOCKET NO.: CIVIL ACTION ANSWER AND COUNTERCLAIM The defendant, (your name), residing at (address) in the town of (city), County of Morris, and state of New Jersey, by way of Answer to the Complaint, says: 1. He/She admits the allegations contained in paragraph(s) (insert paragraph number of the Complaint with which you agree) of the plaintiff's Complaint. 2. He/she admits the allegations contained in paragraph(s). (use this type of paragraph if you wish to disagree with a portion of the paragraph, but you agree with some of the statements made in the same paragraph, such as where you were residing when the cause of action arose) of the plaintiff's Complaint insofar as they relate to residency but deny that a cause of action arose on behalf of the plaintiff. 3. He/she denies the allegations in paragraph(s) (insert paragraph number of the Complaint with which you disagree) of the plaintiff's. Complaint.

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21 WHEREFORE, the defendant demands Judgment dismissing the plaintiff's Complaint for Divorce. COUNTERCLAIM The defendant (your name) residing at (address) in the town of (city), County of Morris, and state of New Jersey, by way of Counterclaim, says: l. He/she was lawfully married to the plaintiff (plaintiff's name) on (marriage date) in (location of marriage) by (name and title of person officiating) in a (specify either a civil or religious) ceremony. 2. He/she was a bona fide resident of the State of New Jersey when this cause of action arose and has ever since and for more than one year next preceding the commencement of this action continued to be such bona fide resident. 3. The plaintiff resides at (plaintiff's address) in the town of (city), County of Morris, and State of New Jersey. 4. (You must set forth the grounds (reason) for divorce; for example, adultery, desertion, extreme cruelty, or separation). 5. There were (or were no) children born of the marriage (number of children, and the names and dates of birth of each). 6. There have been no previous proceedings between the plaintiff and the defendant respecting the marriage or its

22 dissolution or respecting the maintenance of the plaintiff in any Court. WHEREFORE, defendant demands Judgment: A. Dissolving the marriage between the parties; ' B. Equitably dividing other property which was legally and beneficially acquired by the parties during the marriage; C. Awarding custody of the unemancipated children of the marriage to the defendant; (include if you are seeking custody) D. Requiring the plaintiff to support the defendant and the unemancipated children of the marriage; (include if you are seeking alimony and child support - eliminate "defendant and" if her social security number is F. For such other relief as the Court may deem equitable and just under the circumstances. Dated: NOTE: NOTE: signature: Print Name Attorney Pro Se If you do not want to resume the use of your maiden name, eliminate paragraph (E). If there are no children born or adopted, change number (5) to say "There were no children born of the marriage" and eliminate paragraphs (C) and that portion of (D) that seeks child support.

23 CERTIFICATION I am the defendant/ counter claimant in the foregoing complaint. The allegations of the Complaint are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. The said Complaint. is made in truth and in good faith and without collusion for the causes set forth therein. I certify that the foregoing statements made by me are true. I am aware that if any of the foregoing statements made by me are willfully false, I am subject to punishment. Dated: signature: Print Name Attorney Pro se

24 YOUR NAME, PRO SE ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER VS. Plaintiff Defendant Superior Court of New Jersey Chancery Division, Family Part County Docket No. FM 14 Civil Action REQUEST TO ENTER DEFAULT AND CERTIFICATION TO: Superior Court of New Jersey Family Division Matrimonial - Direct Filing Add Court Address see first page PLEASE ENTER THE DEFAULT of the Defendant for failure to plead or otherwise defend as provided for by the Rules of Court. Pro se Dated:

25 CERTIFICATION OF DEFAULT CERTIFICATION 1. I, NAME, PRO SE, for Plaintiff in the above entitled action. 2. The summons and a copy of the complaint in this action were served upon the Defendant, NAME, on DATE, as appears from the return of the process filed with the court 3. The time within which Defendant may respond or otherwise move as to said complaint has expired, has not been extended or enlarged, and no defendant named herein has answered or otherwise moved. 4. I certify that the foregoing statements made by me are true. I am aware that if any of the foregoing statements made by me are willfully false, I am subject to punishment. DATED: NAME

26 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION: FAMILY PART COUNTY Plaintiff, Docket No. FM vs. : CIVIL ACTION Defendant CERTIFICATION OF NON-MILITARY SERVICE I, do hereby certify that: 1. I am the plaintiff in the above entitled civil action. 2. I am personally acquainted with, defendant herein, and I know that he/she resides at 3. The defendant is not in the military service of the United States. DATED Plaintiff Pro Se: (Notary seal) Sworn and Subscribed to before me this day of, 19

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28 APPEARANCE NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE ZIP PHONE NAME, PRO SE NAME, PLAINTIFF vs. NAME, DEFENDANT.. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION FAMILY PART MORRIS COUNTY DOCKET NO. CIVIL ACTION APPEARANCE Defendant, NAME, hereby enters his/her appearance in the above entitled matter to be heard solely on the questions of custody, visitation, support, alimony, division of property, counsel fees and costs. NAME PROSE DATED:

29 (This document must be served (mailed) to the defendant at the same address where Summons and Complaint were served, at least 20 days prior to trial date) YOUR NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER Part superior Court of New Jersey Chancery Division:Family Pl i tiff VS. Docket No. FM 14 Defendant. : Civil Action NOTICE FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION AND OTHER RELIEF Trial in the above matter is presently scheduled for (call Court, obtain date and insert here). This application for equitable distribution and other relief is being submitted pursuant to Rule 5:5-2(e). (include below assets as applicable to you) I. Assets Subject to A. Real Property B. Pension C. Bank Accounts D. Automobiles E. stock and Bonds F. Furniture, Furnishings, and Household Items G. Other (explain)

30 Application for Equitable Distribution Page 2 II. Alimony III. Medical IV. Life Insurance V. Debts Dated: Attorney Pro se

31 YOUR NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE YOUR PHONE NUMBER Plaintiff, : superior Court of New Jersey Chancery Division:Family Part County VS. Docket No. FM 14 Civil Action Defendant. FINAL JUDGMENT OF DIVORCE THIS MATTER having come before the Court on the (give date of the divorce proceeding), in the presence of (name of plaintiff pro se), plaintiff pro se, and (give name of defendant if the person was in court), and the Court having heard and considered the Complaint and proofs; and, it appearing that the Plaintiff and the Defendant were legally married to one another in a ceremony on (give date of marriage) ; and, it further appearing that (give number of children born to the marriage and give their dates of birth, or if no children were born, state NO) children were born of the marriage. ; and it further appearing that the plaintiff has been a bona fide resident of this State for more than one (1) year next preceding the commencement of this action; and jurisdiction having been acquired over the Defendant pursuant to the rules governing the Court; and it further appearing that the plaintiff, having plead and proved a cause of action for divorce against..the Defendant, under the statute in such case made and provided; IT IS on this day of, 19 HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED by virtue of the power and authority of this Court and the acts of legislature in such case made and provided, that the Plaintiff, (give name) and the Defendant (give name), are divorced from the bonds of matrimony, and the parties are freed and discharged from the obligations thereof;

32 (select if applicable) IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Defendant/Plaintiff shall pay the sum of per month for the /support (and/or alimony) of the Plaintiff/Defendant (and the minor children of the marriage), which payments shall commence on (give date) and continue until (give date). (select if applicable).. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that custody of the minor children of the marriage will be retained by (Plaintiff or Defendant or both, and give name/s). (select if applicable) IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Property Settlement Agreement which was admitted into evidence and which is annexed as Exhibit P-1, is made a part of this Final. Judgment of Divorce in its entirety with the Court having found.. as a fact that the parties entered into said Agreement knowingly, willingly and voluntarily; that the Court did not pass on the merits of the terms contained therein; and that the parties believe said Agreement represents a fair and reasonable compromise of the differences between the parties; and that they agree to be bound by the terms thereof. (select if applicable) IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, that the Plaintiff /Defendant (choose as appropriate), (give name), (give date of birth), (give social security number) be permitted to resume the use of her maiden name, to wit: (state with maiden surname). J.S.C.