Union Township Family Court Records
Union Township family court records are kept at the Hunterdon County Justice Center in Flemington. It is important to note that Union Township is part of Hunterdon County, not Union County. Residents who need divorce, custody, or child support records go through the Hunterdon County Superior Court, Family Division. The court serves all towns in Hunterdon County. You can search for family court records in person at the justice center or use the state courts website to look up basic case data online.
Union Township Quick Facts
Union Township Family Court Location
Union Township residents file all family court cases at the Hunterdon County Justice Center in Flemington. This is where you go for divorce, custody, child support, domestic violence, and guardianship matters. The court is at 65 Park Avenue, Flemington, NJ 08822. Union Township is not in Union County. This is a point of confusion for many people. Union Township sits in Hunterdon County, and its family court records are filed and stored at the Hunterdon County courthouse.
| Court | Hunterdon County Superior Court, Family Division |
|---|---|
| Address | 65 Park Avenue Flemington, NJ 08822 |
| Phone | 908-824-9750 ext. 13830 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | njcourts.gov - Somerset/Hunterdon/Warren Vicinage |
The Hunterdon County Justice Center is part of the Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Vicinage. This vicinage handles court cases for all three counties. Union Township falls under this group for all family matters.
How to Search Family Court Records
You can search Union Township family court records in two ways. The first is to visit the Hunterdon County Justice Center in person. Staff at the clerk window can look up cases by name or docket number. They can also tell you which records are on file and what copies cost. Bring a valid photo ID when you go.
The second way is to search online. The New Jersey Courts website has a free case search tool at njcourts.gov. You can look up basic details like party names, filing dates, and case status. For full documents, you still need to go in person or send a written request. Family court records have limits on who can view them under Rule 1:38.
The official Union Township website has links to local government services and court information.
Union Township official website lists departments and local resources for residents.
This site covers township services but does not handle family court filings directly. All court matters go through Flemington.
Union Township Family Case Types
The Hunterdon County Family Division handles a wide range of cases for Union Township residents. These include divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence restraining orders, juvenile matters, guardianship, adoption, and paternity. Each type creates its own set of records in the court file. Some of these records are public. Others have strict privacy rules.
Divorce records are the most requested type. They include the complaint, the final judgment, and any settlement agreements. Custody and parenting time orders are also common requests. Child support records are tracked through the New Jersey Probation Division. Union Township residents who need to set up or change child support go through the Hunterdon County office.
Domestic violence records have added protections under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-33. These are not open to the public. Juvenile records are also sealed under N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60. Adoption records are confidential under N.J.S.A. 9:3-52.
Note: Union Township is in Hunterdon County, not Union County, so all records are filed at the Flemington courthouse.
Union Township Municipal Court
Union Township has its own municipal court at 1370 Route 31 North in Annandale. This court handles traffic tickets, disorderly persons offenses, and local ordinance violations. It does not handle family court cases. Those go to the Hunterdon County Superior Court in Flemington. The municipal court phone number is 908-735-3730. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
You can find more about the Union Township Municipal Court on its official page.
The municipal court site has details on court sessions, fees, and how to pay tickets. For family matters, you must contact the Hunterdon County Family Division instead.
Copies of Family Court Records
To get copies of Union Township family court records, you submit a Records Request Form (CN 10200) to the Hunterdon County Superior Court. You can download this form at njcourts.gov. The form asks for the docket number, party names, and what documents you need.
Plain copies cost $0.05 per page for letter size and $0.07 for legal size. Certified copies cost $15 per document. A seal of the court adds $10. These fees follow the state schedule. Only parties to the case or their attorneys can get divorce documents without a court order. If you are not a party, you need a judge to approve the release.
Closed cases may be stored at the Records Imaging Center in Trenton. If so, it takes longer to get copies. Call the clerk at 908-824-9750 to check if your case is still on site or has been sent to storage.
Note: Divorce judgments are kept on a permanent basis in New Jersey court records.
Self-Help for Union Township Residents
If you need to file a family court case on your own, the New Jersey Courts Self-Help Center is a good place to start. It has forms, guides, and step-by-step kits for divorce, custody, child support, and domestic violence cases. You can find it at njcourts.gov/self-help.
Union Township residents can also use the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission system, known as JEDS. This lets you send court papers online without going to Flemington. JEDS is free to use and works around the clock. For questions about which forms to file, call the Hunterdon County Family Division at 908-824-9750 ext. 13830.
Union Township Legal Resources
Several groups help people with family court matters in Hunterdon County. Legal Services of New Jersey provides free legal aid to those who qualify based on income. Call the LSNJ hotline at 888-576-5529. The New Jersey State Bar Association runs a lawyer referral line at 1-800-792-8315.
For domestic violence help, call the NJ Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-572-7233 any time of day. Child support questions can go to the state hotline at 1-877-655-4371. These services are open to all Union Township residents regardless of where their case is filed.
The Hunterdon County Surrogate's Office handles guardianship and estate matters. These are separate from the Family Division but still fall under the family court umbrella for some record types.
Hunterdon County Family Court Records
Union Township is in Hunterdon County, and all family court filings go through the Hunterdon County Superior Court. The county court handles cases for all municipalities in the county, including Union Township. For more on the county court system, fee lists, and related records, visit the Hunterdon County family court records page.