If you are going through a divorce, check out the answers to some common asked divorce trial questions here. Then, call our attorney today.
Divorce Trial Questions: Will I need to take my case to a trial ever?
Most divorce cases in New Jersey never make it to a trial. If the parties come to an agreement, one party can waive his or her right to an appearance, avoiding the need to go to court. Some New Jersey counties allow settlement without either party appearing in court. If there is a “default” case, when one party doesn’t answer the other party’s complaint, the filing party would have to make a very brief appearance in court to enter facts into the record before the judge comes to a decision.
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Divorce Trial Questions: Can I appeal if I am unhappy with the end result of my trial?
In New Jersey, you have 45 days to appeal the verdict of a case. If you appeal, the Appellate Court will take on your case. The Appellate Court may “vacate,” or make legally void, the judge’s decision in your case. If you do not file an appeal within the 45 day window, the Martial Separation Agreement (MSA) spelling out the terms of your divorce will be final and cannot be overturned. You can revise an MSA and negotiate new terms, but that requires the cooperation of your former spouse.
If you have any further divorce trial questions, please contact our highly experienced New Jersey divorce attorneys for fierce and relentless representation. We are dedicated to providing our clients with the best guidance and dependable support in difficult legal situations.