Family Law News
Irreconcilable Differences
To the relief of many, New Jersey divorce law now includes a new cause of action "irreconcilable
differences". A Complaint for Divorce will set out irreconcilable differences which have caused the
breakdown of the marriage for a minimum of six months.
The impact is that individuals are now permitted to file for divorce without having to allege fault
against their spouse or await the eighteen months time period for a "no fault" separation. This law will
remove some of the animosity associated with the divorce and help have the cause of action not
interfere with other aspects of divorce such as custody, parenting time, alimony, child support and
division of marital assets.
The law does not replace other grounds for divorce but is certainly a step in the right direction
to the end the unnecessary allegations made by one or both parties when filing for divorce.
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