Burlington County Family Court Records

Burlington County family court records are maintained at the Court Facility on Rancocas Road in Mount Holly. This is the largest county in New Jersey by land area. The Superior Court, Family Division handles all family-related cases for Burlington County residents, from divorce and child custody to domestic violence and juvenile matters. You can search for family court records at the courthouse or use the state's online tools. The Family Division staff in Mount Holly can help you find the records you need.

Burlington County Family Division Court

The Family Division for Burlington County is on the first floor of the Burlington County Court Facility at 49 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly. Leif Nissen is the Family Division Manager, and he can be reached at 609-288-9500 ext. 38393. The Burlington County Vicinage website has contact details for all divisions. The court is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Burlington County has separate units for each type of family court case. The Dissolution Intake unit handles new divorce filings. The Non-Dissolution unit takes custody, support, and paternity cases filed outside of divorce. There are also units for domestic violence, juvenile cases, and child abuse and neglect matters. A mediation and parent education unit helps families work out disputes before trial in Burlington County.

All family court records for Burlington County are filed at this one location in Mount Holly.

How to Search Burlington County Records

You can search family court records in Burlington County through the NJ Courts Find a Case tool. This free tool lets you search civil cases by name or docket number. Burlington County uses code "03" in its docket numbers. A typical format is FM-03-07500-14, where FM means family matrimonial, 03 is the county code, and 14 is the year filed.

To search in person, visit the Court Facility at 49 Rancocas Road in Mount Holly. Bring a photo ID. The Dissolution Intake office can also be reached by phone at 609-518-2645. If you do not have a docket number, contact the Customer Service Unit at 609-421-6100. They can help you find your case in the system. The Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system lets you submit court forms online at any time, which can save a trip to the Burlington County courthouse.

Note: Burlington County family court records for cases filed up to 2014 are stored at the Records Imaging Center in Trenton, not at the local courthouse.

Family Cases Filed in Burlington County

The Family Division in Burlington County handles divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, guardianship, adoption, and paternity. Divorce cases follow the rules in N.J.S.A. 2A:34-2, which allows both fault and no-fault grounds. Under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-10, at least one spouse must have lived in New Jersey for 12 months before filing on no-fault grounds.

Child support cases in Burlington County are tracked through the statewide system. Call 877-655-4371 for support questions. Domestic violence restraining orders can be filed at any time. During court hours, go to the Family Division at the Court Facility. After hours, contact local police. Juvenile records in Burlington County are not public under N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60. Adoption records are sealed under N.J.S.A. 9:3-52.

Each case type generates its own set of family court records in Burlington County.

Burlington County Court Fees

Filing a divorce in Burlington County costs $300. A $25 pro se surcharge applies if you have no lawyer. Motions are $15. Post-judgment motions cost $30. These are standard state fees.

Getting copies of family court records in Burlington County has its own costs. Plain copies are $0.05 per page for letter size. Certified copies cost $15 per document. The Seal of the Court adds $10. A certified copy of a divorce judgment is $25 for the first copy, with extra copies at $2 each. Pay by check or money order to "Treasurer-State of New Jersey." The court accepts cash in person only. Credit cards work for electronic submissions.

Public Access to Burlington County Family Court Records

Most family court records in Burlington County are open to the public under N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1. Anyone can ask to see them, even if they are not part of the case. But certain records have limits on access. Domestic violence files are sealed under N.J.S.A. 2C:25-33. Juvenile records are kept private. Adoption files need a court order. Financial data in divorce cases may be blacked out in public copies.

Divorce documents will only be given to a party, their attorney, or someone with a court order. Rule 1:38 of the New Jersey Court Rules sets out all the access rules. It has 38 exceptions, and 30 of them deal with family and criminal matters. The Ombudsman, Natonya Phillips, is at the Court Facility and can help explain the process. Call 609-288-9500 ext. 38118 or email BurlingtonHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov.

The Burlington County government website links to many county offices and departments.

The Burlington County Clerk's Office at 50 Rancocas Road, 3rd Floor, Mount Holly handles land records and other county documents. It does not keep court records or family court files.

Getting Copies of Burlington County Records

For cases filed after 2014, contact the Family Division at the Court Facility in Mount Holly. For older cases, use the Superior Court Clerk's Office in Trenton. Fill out the Records Request Form (CN 10200). Mail it to P.O. Box 967, Trenton, NJ 08625-0967. Include names of both parties, the docket number, and a self-addressed stamped envelope. You can also email SCCORecordReq.Mailbox@njcourts.gov with questions.

The Burlington County Clerk's Office at 609-265-5122 handles property records, trade names, and notary matters. Their hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Clerk's Office is not part of the court system and does not have family court records for Burlington County.

Contact the Clerk's Office for property deeds that may relate to your family court case in Burlington County.

Legal Resources in Burlington County

Legal Services of New Jersey provides free legal help to people with low income who need a family law attorney. Call (888) 576-5529. The New Jersey State Bar Association has a referral service at 1-800-792-8315 for a first meeting of up to 30 minutes.

The NJ Courts Self-Help Center has forms for divorce, custody, child support, and more. All forms need Adobe Reader. The law library at the Burlington County Courts Facility offers public access to legal research tools. The Burlington County Ombudsman can explain court steps and help you find the right office for your family court matter.

Note: The Ombudsman provides guidance on court procedures but cannot give legal advice about your Burlington County family court case.

Divorce Certificates in Burlington County

A divorce certificate from the New Jersey Office of Vital Statistics is a short form that proves a divorce happened. It shows the names, date, and county but not the terms of the settlement. Mail your request to P.O. Box 370, Trenton, NJ 08625-0370. The fee is $25 for the first certified copy and $2 for each extra. Same-day service is available at 140 East Front Street in Trenton.

For the full judgment with custody, support, and property details, contact the court in Burlington County directly.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Burlington County. Make sure you file your family court case in the county where you or the other party lives.