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At one time, adultery did affect other aspects of the divorce, like finances, alimony, property division and child support. Not so today. Now even when the court finds adultery as the basis for divorce, it has no effect on any other aspect of divorce.

Separation: To file for divorce based on separation, the couple must have been living apart for at least 18 months. Extreme Cruelty: To file on the grounds of extreme cruelty requires proof of other factors. You should consult an attorney or read N.J.S.A. 2A:34-2 to see if the statute applies to your case.

While you may serve your spouse with your divorce papers yourself, you may also request the services of several other authorized individuals. The state of New Jersey allows for the following individuals to serve divorce papers: Your attorney or your attorney's agent. The county sheriff from where your spouse resides.

In general, no-fault divorces are preferred in New Jersey, given that there are fewer challenges in securing them. Unlike fault-based divorce, a person must only establish that they have either separated from their spouse or that they have irreconcilable differences.

In New Jersey limited duration alimony, permanent and/or rehabilitative alimony, reimbursement alimony, or a combination thereof will be ordered. For example, a spouse unable to get skills and training necessary to get a job and support themselves may be entitled to permanent alimony.

New Jersey is an equitable distribution state which means that, in the event of a divorce, the marital property is not automatically split 50-50. Rather, equitable distribution is defined as the division of marital assets in a manner that is fair but not necessarily equal.