Gloucester Township Family Court Records
Gloucester Township family court records are filed at the Camden County Hall of Justice in Camden. Despite its name, Gloucester Township is in Camden County, not Gloucester County. All family law matters for this township go through the Camden County Superior Court, Family Division. Residents looking for divorce, custody, child support, domestic violence, guardianship, adoption, or paternity records can search through the Camden County court system. You can look up records online or visit the courthouse in Camden to get copies.
Gloucester Township Quick Facts
Gloucester Township Family Court Location
Gloucester Township is part of Camden County. This is a common point of confusion. The township shares a name with Gloucester County, but it sits within Camden County lines. All family court cases for Gloucester Township go to the Camden County Hall of Justice in downtown Camden. This is where you file for divorce, request custody orders, and handle every other family law matter.
| Court | Camden County Superior Court, Family Division |
|---|---|
| Address | Hall of Justice, 101 S. 5th Street Camden, NJ 08103 |
| Phone | 856-379-2204 / 856-650-9100 ext. 43480 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | njcourts.gov - Camden Vicinage |
The Gloucester Township Municipal Court is a separate body. It handles traffic tickets, ordinance violations, and disorderly persons offenses at 1261 Chews Landing Road. The municipal court phone is 856-374-3531. Family court matters like divorce, custody, and child support are handled only at the county level in Camden.
Note: Do not confuse Camden County with Gloucester County when looking for Gloucester Township family court records.
Search Family Court Records Online
The Find a Case tool from the New Jersey Judiciary is free. You can search by party name or docket number. It covers all Camden County family court cases, which includes Gloucester Township. The results show dates, case types, and status. You will not see the full text of orders or private documents through this tool.
For actual copies, contact the Camden County clerk office. Open cases are at the Hall of Justice. Closed or archived cases may be at the Records Imaging Center in Trenton. Use form CN 10200 to make a request. The Superior Court Clerk's Office page has the form and full instructions.
The Gloucester Township official website has links to local government services and departments. You can also find information about the Gloucester Township Municipal Court there, though that court does not handle family matters.
Camden County uses county code 04 for docket numbers. Gloucester Township divorce cases carry the prefix FM-04 in the Middlesex court system.
Gloucester Township Family Case Types
The Camden County Family Division handles many case types for Gloucester Township residents. Each creates its own set of records with different levels of public access. New Jersey Rule 1:38 controls who can see what. The rule lists 38 exceptions, and 30 of them apply to family and criminal cases.
Divorce is the most common request. Only a party or their lawyer can get copies without a court order. Custody and parenting time orders are part of the divorce file or filed as separate cases. Child support records that identify people are not open to the public. Domestic violence records are sealed under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-33. Juvenile records stay private under N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60.
Adoption records are strictly sealed under N.J.S.A. 9:3-52. A court order is needed to access them. Guardianship records and reports are also confidential, though the guardianship index is available to attorneys and title examiners under certain rules.
Divorce Filings in Gloucester Township
Gloucester Township residents file divorce cases at the Camden County Hall of Justice. The filing fee is $300. A $25 surcharge applies if you file pro se. One spouse must have been a New Jersey resident for at least 12 months under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-10. You file in Camden County because Gloucester Township is in Camden County.
Most Gloucester Township divorces use the no-fault ground. Under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-2, you can claim irreconcilable differences that have lasted at least six months. Fault grounds are also available. After the divorce is final, you can get a divorce certificate from the NJ Department of Health for $25.
The judgment has all the terms of the divorce. The certificate is a shorter document with just names, date, and county. Most people who need proof of their Gloucester Township divorce will want the full judgment from the Camden County court.
Court Record Fees
Copy fees for Gloucester Township family court records follow the New Jersey state fee schedule:
- Plain copies: $0.05 per page (letter), $0.07 (legal)
- Certified copy: $15 per document
- Court seal: $10
- Exemplified copy: $50 plus plain copy fees
- Certified divorce judgment: $25 first, $2 each extra
Pay by check or money order to "Treasurer-State of New Jersey" for mail requests. Cash is accepted in person at the Camden County courthouse. Low-income applicants may request a fee waiver by completing the application at the courthouse.
Legal Help for Gloucester Township
The NJ Courts Self-Help Center provides free forms and instructions for family court matters. You can find divorce forms, child support worksheets, custody paperwork, and domestic violence information. All downloads are free.
Legal Services of New Jersey helps low-income residents at (888) 576-5529. The NJ State Bar referral line is 1-800-792-8315. For domestic violence, call 1-800-572-7233 any time. For child support questions, call 1-877-655-4371. Camden County also has a Family Justice Center that assists domestic violence victims with legal support and safety planning.
Note: The Camden County courthouse has a self-help center for Gloucester Township residents who need help with family court forms and filing steps.
Camden County Family Court Records
Gloucester Township is in Camden County. All family court filings go through the Camden County Superior Court at the Hall of Justice. Remember that Gloucester Township is not in Gloucester County. For full details on the county court system, fees, and resources, visit the Camden County family court records page.