Cherry Hill Township Family Court Records
Cherry Hill Township family court records are filed at the Camden County Superior Court, Family Division. Cherry Hill is a large township in Camden County located about eight miles southeast of Philadelphia. With a population of over 71,000, it is one of the biggest communities in the county. Family court records here include divorce, custody, child support, domestic violence, paternity, adoption, guardianship, and juvenile cases. You can search for Cherry Hill Township family court records through the Camden County court or use online tools from the New Jersey Judiciary.
Cherry Hill Township Quick Facts
Where Cherry Hill Family Cases Are Filed
Cherry Hill Township residents file family court cases at the Camden County Hall of Justice. The Family Division is on the 2nd Floor at 101 South 5th Street, Camden, NJ 08103. The main phone number is 856-379-2204. You can also reach the Family Division at 856-650-9100 ext. 43480. The Ombudsman Office is at Suite 110B in the same building and can be reached at 856-379-2238.
| Court | Camden County Superior Court, Family Division |
|---|---|
| Address | Hall of Justice, 2nd Floor 101 South 5th Street Camden, NJ 08103 |
| Phone | 856-379-2204 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | njcourts.gov/courts/vicinages/camden |
Cherry Hill Township has its own municipal court at 820 Mercer Street, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. The municipal court phone number is 856-488-7850. It hears traffic violations, criminal complaints, and ordinance cases. It does not handle family court records. All divorce, custody, and support matters go to the Camden County courthouse in Camden.
Cherry Hill Township Court Information
The Cherry Hill Municipal Court provides information on local court sessions, including virtual hearings through Zoom. While the municipal court does not handle family cases, it is a good starting point for general court questions.
The municipal court hears cases both in person and by virtual hearing. Court members include Hon. Jeffrey S. Karl, Hon. Shelia Ellington, and Hon. Adam Greenberg. The court administrator is Adelene Khan. For family court records in Cherry Hill Township, you need to go to Camden County.
Search Cherry Hill Family Court Records
The New Jersey Judiciary has free tools for searching court records online. The Find a Case portal lets you search by party name or docket number. Camden County uses the code "04" in family case docket numbers. A family matrimonial docket starts with "FM-04" for all Cherry Hill Township cases. Basic case data is free to view. Full documents require a formal request.
To get copies of Cherry Hill Township family court records, you need to fill out the Records Request Form (CN 10200). Send it to the Superior Court Clerk's Office. For open cases, contact the Camden County court directly. For closed cases, the Superior Court Clerk's Office in Trenton handles the request. Costs for copies are:
- Plain copies: $0.05 per page (letter size)
- Certified copy: $15 per document
- Seal of the court: $10 additional
- Exemplified copy: $50 plus plain copy fees
- Certified divorce judgment: $25 first copy, $2 each extra
Note: Divorce documents from Cherry Hill Township cases are only released to parties in the case or their attorneys of record.
Cherry Hill Township Government Resources
The Cherry Hill Township official website offers a directory of local services and departments that may assist residents with family-related needs.
Cherry Hill Township is one of the most populated communities in Camden County. Its location near Philadelphia means many residents work across state lines. This can affect family court matters like custody and support when parents live in different states. The court applies New Jersey law but may need to coordinate with courts in other states.
Custody and Support Records in Cherry Hill
Child custody and child support cases for Cherry Hill Township are heard at the Camden County Family Division. Parents file petitions at the Hall of Justice in Camden. The court uses the best interest of the child standard for custody decisions. Both parents can request joint or sole custody. Parenting time schedules are part of the court order. All of these become family court records.
Child support is set using the New Jersey Child Support Guidelines. The guidelines look at both parents' income, the number of children, and other costs like health care and child care. The NJ Child Support hotline at 1-877-655-4371 can answer questions about support payments and enforcement. Probation services in Camden County handle collection. If a parent does not pay, the court can garnish wages, seize assets, or take other enforcement action.
Changes to existing orders require a motion to modify. You must show a change in circumstances. The NJ Courts Self-Help Center has the forms you need to file on your own.
Domestic Violence and Juvenile Cases
Domestic violence cases in Cherry Hill Township go through the Camden County Family Division. A victim can get a temporary restraining order at any time. During court hours, file at the courthouse in Camden. After hours, the Cherry Hill police can help you get a temporary order. The court sets a hearing within ten days for a final restraining order. Records from these cases are confidential under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-33.
Juvenile delinquency records are also confidential. They are sealed under N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60 and available only to authorized parties. For help with domestic violence, call 1-800-572-7233 at any time.
Note: Every defendant in Cherry Hill Township has the right to be represented by an attorney and may apply for a public defender through the Uniform Defendant Intake form.
Adoption and Guardianship in Cherry Hill
Adoption records for Cherry Hill Township cases are sealed under N.J.S.A. 9:3-52. A court order is needed to access them. The Camden County Surrogate's Office handles guardianship of estates and incapacitated adults. Guardianship records are confidential, but the index is available to attorneys and title examiners under specific conditions. The Family Division handles guardianship of minors as part of family court proceedings.
Paternity cases are also filed at the Camden County Family Division. Establishing paternity creates a family court record that affects custody and support rights. The court can order genetic testing to confirm parentage.
Camden County Family Court Records
Cherry Hill Township is in Camden County. All family court filings for Cherry Hill go through the Camden County Superior Court. The county court serves more than 30 municipalities. For full information on the county system, fees, and related resources, visit the Camden County family court records page.