Piscataway Family Court Records Lookup
Piscataway Township family court records are on file at the Middlesex County Family Courthouse in New Brunswick. This Middlesex County township sends all family law cases to the county court system. Whether you need divorce records, custody orders, child support filings, domestic violence records, guardianship papers, adoption files, or paternity actions, the Middlesex County Family Division is where to look. You can search for Piscataway Township family court records through the state online tools or visit the courthouse in New Brunswick.
Piscataway Township Quick Facts
Piscataway Family Court Location
Piscataway Township residents file family court cases at the Middlesex County Family Courthouse in New Brunswick. The courthouse is at 120 New Street. This is the location for filing new cases, checking case status, and requesting copies of family court records. The Family Division serves all municipalities in Middlesex County, including Piscataway.
| 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 Vicinage |
The Piscataway Municipal Court at 555 Sidney Road handles traffic and local ordinance cases only. Its phone number is 732-562-2330. Family law matters are not handled at the municipal level. All family court records for Piscataway Township are kept at the county courthouse in New Brunswick.
Search Piscataway Court Records
Use the Find a Case tool to start your search. It is free and covers all Middlesex County family court cases. Enter a party name or docket number. The results show filing dates, case types, and current status for Piscataway Township filings and all other towns in the county.
Online searches show basic data. To get copies of actual documents, you need to go through the clerk. Open cases are at the New Brunswick courthouse. Closed cases may be stored at the Records Imaging Center in Trenton. Use form CN 10200 to request records. The Superior Court Clerk's Office page has the form and instructions.
The Piscataway Township website has links to local services. The municipal court page covers traffic and ordinance matters handled within the township.
Note: Middlesex County uses code 12 for docket numbers, so Piscataway Township divorce cases begin with FM-12.
Family Court Records in Piscataway
The Middlesex County Family Division processes many case types for Piscataway Township residents. Divorce records are the most requested. Only a party to the case or their attorney can get copies without a court order. Child custody and parenting time orders are part of the case file. Child support records naming the parties are not open to the public.
Domestic violence records are sealed under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-33 to protect victims. Juvenile records are private under N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60. Adoption records are sealed under N.J.S.A. 9:3-52 and need a court order to access. Guardianship records and reports are also confidential under Rule 1:38.
The rule lists 38 exceptions to public access. Thirty of those apply to family and criminal matters. If you want to seal or unseal a Piscataway Township family court record, you must file a motion with the court and show good cause.
Piscataway Divorce Records
Piscataway Township residents file for divorce at the Middlesex County courthouse. The filing fee is $300. A $25 pro se surcharge applies when filing without an attorney. One spouse must have lived in New Jersey for at least 12 months under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-10.
The no-fault ground of irreconcilable differences is most common. Under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-2, the marriage must have been broken for six months or more. Fault grounds exist but are used less often. The final judgment becomes a public record. You can also get a divorce certificate from the NJ Department of Health for $25. The certificate shows names, date, and county. The judgment has all terms.
Uncontested cases often finish in two to three months. Contested cases take longer and may require mediation or trial.
Legal Resources for Piscataway
The NJ Courts Self-Help Center has free forms and guides for all family court matters. Download divorce complaints, child support worksheets, custody forms, and restraining order paperwork at no cost. The Middlesex County courthouse also has a self-help desk to help Piscataway Township residents with forms and filing steps.
Legal Services of New Jersey at (888) 576-5529 offers free help for qualifying residents. 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.
Piscataway Court Record Fees
Fees for copies of Piscataway Township family court records follow the state schedule:
- Plain copies: $0.05 per page (letter size)
- Certified copy: $15 per document
- Court seal: $10 extra
- Exemplified copy: $50 plus plain copy cost
- Certified divorce judgment: $25 first, $2 each extra
Pay by check or money order to "Treasurer-State of New Jersey" for mailed requests. Cash works in person. Credit cards are accepted for electronic submissions. Fee waivers are available for those who qualify based on income.
Middlesex County Family Court Records
Piscataway Township is in Middlesex County. All family court filings go through the Middlesex County Family Courthouse in New Brunswick. The county handles cases for 25 municipalities. For the full picture of county court resources, fee details, and contact information, visit the Middlesex County family court records page.