Find Perth Amboy Family Court Records
Perth Amboy family court records are filed at the Middlesex County Family Courthouse in New Brunswick. Perth Amboy is a historic city in Middlesex County with deep roots in the state court system. It was the site of the first Middlesex County Courthouse in 1717. Today, all family court cases for Perth Amboy residents go through the county court in New Brunswick. You can search for divorce, custody, child support, and other family records through the state courts website or by visiting the courthouse.
Perth Amboy Quick Facts
Perth Amboy Family Court Location
Perth Amboy residents file all family court cases at the Middlesex County Family Courthouse. The courthouse is at 120 New Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903. The main phone number is 732-645-4300 ext. 88530. The Probation Office for Perth Amboy can be reached at ext. 88400. All divorce, custody, support, and other family matters are handled at this location.
| Court | Middlesex County Superior Court, Family Division |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 New Street New Brunswick, NJ 08903 |
| Phone | 732-645-4300 ext. 88530 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | njcourts.gov - Middlesex County Vicinage |
Perth Amboy is about 12 miles east of New Brunswick. The drive is 20 to 30 minutes. NJ Transit bus routes connect the two cities. Paid parking is near the courthouse.
Search Perth Amboy Family Records
You can look up basic case info online for free. The NJ Courts case search lets you find cases by name or docket number. It shows filing dates, party names, and status. This covers Perth Amboy cases in the Middlesex County system.
For copies of actual court documents, submit the Records Request Form (CN 10200) to the Middlesex County clerk. Download the form at njcourts.gov. Only parties or their attorneys can get divorce documents. Everyone else needs a court order. Family records are subject to access limits under Rule 1:38.
Perth Amboy has a long court history. The city was home to the first Middlesex County Courthouse built in 1717. While that building is long gone, the tradition of court service continues through the modern courthouse in New Brunswick.
Perth Amboy Municipal Court
Perth Amboy has a busy municipal court. It is separate from the family court. The Perth Amboy Municipal Court handles traffic tickets, disorderly persons charges, and local ordinance matters.
The municipal court is at 365 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. The phone is 732-442-6011. Court sessions run on Mondays at 6:00 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and Wednesdays at 1:30 PM. This court does not handle divorce, custody, or other family cases.
The City of Perth Amboy official website has information on all city departments and services.
Perth Amboy city services include police, fire, public works, and recreation. For family court needs, you go to the Middlesex County courthouse in New Brunswick.
Family Case Types in Perth Amboy
The Middlesex County Family Division handles all family case types for Perth Amboy. Divorce cases are the most common. The court also processes child custody, parenting time, and child support matters. Domestic violence restraining orders are filed here as well.
Additional case types include:
- Juvenile delinquency and family crisis cases
- Guardianship of incapacitated persons
- Adoption proceedings
- Paternity actions
- Child abuse and neglect matters
Domestic violence records are not open to the public under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-33. Juvenile records are sealed under N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60. Adoption records are confidential under N.J.S.A. 9:3-52.
Perth Amboy Legal Resources
Legal Services of New Jersey provides free help to Perth Amboy residents with low income. Call 888-576-5529 to check if you qualify. The NJ Courts Self-Help Center has forms and step-by-step guides for people filing on their own.
The State Bar lawyer referral line is 1-800-792-8315. For domestic violence emergencies, call 1-800-572-7233 at any time. Child support questions go to 1-877-655-4371. Perth Amboy residents can also file court papers online through JEDS to avoid the trip to New Brunswick.
Note: Perth Amboy residents file family cases in New Brunswick, not at the Perth Amboy municipal court.
Middlesex County Family Court Records
Perth Amboy is in Middlesex County, and all family court filings go through the Middlesex County Superior Court in New Brunswick. The county court serves all towns in Middlesex County. For more on the county court system, fee schedules, and related resources, visit the Middlesex County family court records page.