Edison Township Family Court Records
Edison Township family court records are filed at the Middlesex County Superior Court, Family Division in New Brunswick. Edison is the fifth largest municipality in New Jersey and sits in Middlesex County. The court handles divorce, custody, child support, domestic violence, juvenile, guardianship, adoption, and paternity cases. The Middlesex County Family Courthouse is at 120 New Street in New Brunswick. Edison residents can search family court records online through the New Jersey Courts website or visit the courthouse to get copies of filed documents.
Edison Township Quick Facts
Where Edison Residents File Family Cases
Edison Township residents file family court cases at the Middlesex County Family Courthouse. The Family Division is at 120 New Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903. The main Middlesex County Courthouse is at 56 Paterson Street in New Brunswick. Edison is about 10 miles north of New Brunswick, and all family court matters for Edison go through the county seat.
| Court | Middlesex County Superior Court, Family Division |
|---|---|
| Family Courthouse | 120 New Street New Brunswick, NJ 08903 |
| Main Courthouse | 56 Paterson Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 |
| Phone | (732) 645-4300 ext. 88530 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | njcourts.gov/courts/vicinages/middlesex |
Edison residents drive to New Brunswick for family court hearings and filings. Route 1 and Route 18 connect Edison to New Brunswick. NJ Transit trains also stop in New Brunswick. Parking is available at the courthouse and nearby lots. Security screens all visitors, so bring a valid photo ID when you visit to file or search for Edison Township family court records.
The Edison Municipal Court at 100 Municipal Boulevard handles traffic and minor criminal cases. It does not handle family court records. All family matters for Edison go through the Middlesex County courthouse in New Brunswick.
Search Edison Family Court Records
You can search for family court records from Edison Township online or in person. The Find a Case tool on the NJ Courts website lets you look up cases by party name or docket number. Basic case data is free. For copies of actual documents from Edison family court records, contact the Middlesex County clerk or visit the courthouse.
The Edison Municipal Court handles local matters only. Family court records from Edison are stored at the county courthouse in New Brunswick. For in-person searches, the clerk staff can look up cases and provide copies. Certified copies cost $15. Plain copies are $0.05 per page. Call (732) 645-4300 ext. 88530 to ask what to bring.
You can also use the JEDS online system at njcourts.gov to submit documents and track cases. This service runs around the clock and saves a trip to New Brunswick for Edison residents handling family court matters.
Note: The Middlesex County docket code is 12, so Edison family court cases use docket numbers starting with FM-12 for matrimonial matters.
Filing Process for Edison Family Court
Edison Township residents follow New Jersey state law when filing family court cases. You file at the Middlesex County Superior Court in New Brunswick. Each type of case has its own forms and steps.
For divorce, one spouse must have lived in New Jersey for at least 12 months under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-10. Most Edison divorces use the no-fault ground of irreconcilable differences under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-2. The filing fee is $300, with a $25 surcharge for pro se filers. After filing, serve the other spouse through the sheriff, a process server, or certified mail.
Custody and child support cases can be filed with a divorce or on their own. For unmarried parents in Edison, paternity must be set first. Child support follows the New Jersey Guidelines based on both parents' income. Domestic violence cases follow N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17, and temporary restraining orders can be obtained at any hour. Juvenile cases, guardianship filings, and adoption petitions each have separate forms and procedures at the Middlesex County courthouse. The final court order becomes a record under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1, with privacy protections under Rule 1:38 for sensitive Edison Township family court records.
Edison Township Family Court Fees
Fees at the Middlesex County courthouse follow the state fee schedule. The main fees for Edison family court cases are listed here. Call (732) 645-4300 ext. 88530 to confirm current rates before you file.
Standard fees include:
- Divorce complaint: $300.00
- Pro se surcharge: $25.00
- Motion filing: $15.00
- Post-judgment motion: $30.00
- Certified copy: $15.00 per document
Low-income Edison residents can apply for a fee waiver at the court. Show proof that you cannot pay the fees. Payment is by check or money order to "Treasurer-State of New Jersey." Cash works only in person. The Superior Court Clerk's Office page has full details on copy fees and authentication costs for family court records.
Note: Exemplified copies cost $50 plus plain copy fees if you need documents for use outside New Jersey.
Legal Help for Edison Family Court Cases
Legal Services of New Jersey provides free help for qualifying residents. Call (888) 576-5529 to ask about services in Middlesex County. Visit lsnj.org for details on legal aid available to Edison Township residents dealing with family court records and cases.
The New Jersey State Bar Association has a lawyer referral service at 1-800-792-8315. The first consultation is up to 30 minutes. The NJ Courts Self-Help Center has forms, guides, and instructions for people handling their own cases. The Family Part Intake Reception at (732) 645-4300 ext. 88530 can direct Edison residents to the right resources at the Middlesex County courthouse.
Edison Community Resources
The Edison Township website links to local programs and services. These are not legal services, but they can help with child care, housing, and other needs that come up during family court cases in Edison.
The township site connects Edison residents to community programs. For domestic violence help, call the NJ Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-572-7233 at any hour. Child support questions go to 1-877-655-4371. Mental health services and counseling are available through Middlesex County programs. The Criminal Case Management office at 14 Kirkpatrick Street in New Brunswick handles related matters for the county.
Filing Pro Se in Edison Township
Some Edison residents file family court cases without a lawyer. The NJ Courts Self-Help Center has all the forms you need. Forms are grouped by case type and are free to download. Adobe Reader is required to open and fill them out.
The Middlesex County courthouse in New Brunswick has staff who can assist with form selection. If children are involved, extra forms like a Case Information Statement and child support worksheets are required. You can submit documents through JEDS online or file in person. The clerk will tell you which forms are needed for your specific Edison Township family court matter.
Edison Family Court Certificates
The New Jersey Department of Health issues divorce certificates. Mail your request to P.O. Box 370, Trenton, NJ 08625-0370. The fee is $25 for one copy and $2 for extras at the same time. Same-day service is at 140 East Front Street in Trenton.
For the full judgment with all terms, contact the Middlesex County Superior Court clerk in New Brunswick. The judgment lists property division, custody, support, and all court orders. Archived cases may be at the Records Imaging Center in Trenton. Call 609-421-6100 or email SCCORecordReq.Mailbox@njcourts.gov for archived Edison Township family court records. Custody orders, child support orders, and other family court documents are also available from the county clerk office.
Note: Divorce documents are only released to parties in the case or their attorney of record per court policy.
Middlesex County Family Court Records
Edison Township is in Middlesex County, and all family court filings go through the Middlesex County Superior Court in New Brunswick. The county court handles cases for all municipalities. For more on the county court system, fees, and resources, visit the Middlesex County family court records page.