New Brunswick Family Court Records
New Brunswick is the county seat of Middlesex County and home to the Middlesex County Family Courthouse. The courthouse is at 120 New Street. All family court records for New Brunswick and the rest of Middlesex County are filed and stored here. Residents can search for divorce, custody, child support, and other family case records in person or online through the state courts website. New Brunswick's central role as county seat makes it the hub for all family court activity in Middlesex County.
New Brunswick Quick Facts
New Brunswick Family Courthouse
The Middlesex County Family Courthouse at 120 New Street is where all family court cases are filed and heard. New Brunswick is the only location for family court in Middlesex County. The courthouse handles thousands of cases each year from all 25 municipalities in the county.
| Court | Middlesex County Superior Court, Family Division |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 New Street New Brunswick, NJ 08903 |
| Phone | 732-645-4300 ext. 88530 |
| Probation | 732-645-4300 ext. 88585 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | njcourts.gov - Middlesex County Vicinage |
The courthouse is in downtown New Brunswick, near the NJ Transit train station. Bus and rail service make it easy to reach without a car. Security screens all visitors at the entrance. Bring a valid photo ID.
Family Court Records and Judges
The Middlesex County Family Division has several judges who hear cases in New Brunswick. The Presiding Judge of the Family Part is Hon. Daniel Brown, who sits in Courtroom 101. Other Family Division judges include Hon. Aravind Aithal in Courtroom 302, Hon. Laurence Bravman in Courtroom 203, Hon. Brian English in Courtroom 202, Hon. Adam Kenny in Courtroom 402, Hon. John F. Gillick in Courtroom 303, and Hon. Gregg Rubenstein in Courtroom 201.
Each judge handles different types of family cases. Some focus on divorce and custody. Others handle domestic violence, juvenile, or child welfare matters. Your case is assigned to a judge when you file. The docket number includes a county code of 12 for Middlesex County.
Note: Courtroom assignments may change, so check your notice of hearing for the current room.
Search New Brunswick Court Records
The free case search tool at njcourts.gov lets you look up basic case data. Enter a party name or docket number to find filing dates, case status, and judge assignments. This works for all New Brunswick family court records.
For full copies of documents, you need the Records Request Form (CN 10200). Download it from the Superior Court Clerk's Office page. Divorce documents go only to parties or their attorneys. Others need a court order. The form asks for a docket number. If you do not know yours, call the Customer Service Unit at 609-421-6100.
New Brunswick residents have the benefit of living in the same city as the courthouse. You can walk in during business hours to search records, file papers, or get copies on the same day.
New Brunswick City Resources
The City of New Brunswick website has information on city departments and local services for residents.
The city also runs a municipal court at 25 Kirkpatrick Street. The municipal court phone is 732-745-5089. Hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. This court handles traffic tickets and local violations. It does not handle family court cases.
The New Brunswick Municipal Court now conducts both in-person and virtual proceedings via Zoom. Virtual sessions run Monday through Thursday. The Chief Municipal Court Judge is James P. Hoebich. For family matters, go to the Family Courthouse at 120 New Street instead.
Types of Family Records in New Brunswick
The Family Division handles the full range of cases. Divorce is the most common. The court also handles child custody, parenting time, and child support. New Brunswick is where all Middlesex County domestic violence cases are filed. The court processes juvenile matters, guardianship, adoption, and paternity cases too.
Divorce records include the complaint, settlement agreements, and the final judgment of divorce. Custody orders and parenting plans are part of the file. Child support is tracked through the Probation Division at 732-645-4300 ext. 88585. Domestic violence records are sealed under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-33. Juvenile and adoption records are also confidential by law.
Under Rule 1:38, 30 of the 38 exceptions to public access involve family and criminal matters. This reflects how sensitive these records are.
Legal Help in New Brunswick
Legal Services of New Jersey has offices near New Brunswick. Call 888-576-5529 for free legal help if you have low income. The NJ Courts Self-Help Center has all court forms and guides. The State Bar referral line is 1-800-792-8315.
For domestic violence help, call 1-800-572-7233 any time. Child support questions go to 1-877-655-4371. New Brunswick residents can file papers through JEDS online or walk them directly to the Family Courthouse on New Street.
Middlesex County Family Court Records
New Brunswick is the county seat of Middlesex County. All family court filings for the county go through the courthouse here at 120 New Street. For more on the county court system, fee schedules, and resources, visit the Middlesex County family court records page.