{"product_id":"nj-divorce-settlement","title":"New Jersey Uncontested Divorce Settlement Companion — Sample Marital Settlement Agreement plus Filing Guides","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttorney-reviewed by Bonnie B. Henderson, Esq.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shop is not a law firm; purchase is not representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003epremium sample marital settlement agreement\u003c\/strong\u003e plus plain-English companions for two people who \u003cstrong\u003ealready agree on every issue\u003c\/strong\u003e of a New Jersey divorce (property, debts, alimony, custody, parenting time, child support) and will \u003cstrong\u003esign and notarize\u003c\/strong\u003e that agreement. You get a should-I-use-this guide (uncontested vs. contested; ESP and mediation as NJ Courts describes them), a map of official Family Part papers \u003cstrong\u003eby name and purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e (not a reprint), a filing checklist with \u003cstrong\u003everified\u003c\/strong\u003e court fees and URLs, and a \u003cstrong\u003ebracketed\u003c\/strong\u003e MSA template covering equitable distribution, QDRO-as-separate-order language, NJ alimony \u003cstrong\u003etypes\u003c\/strong\u003e, parenting-time placeholders, and child support \u003cstrong\u003eby the official guidelines worksheet\u003c\/strong\u003e (no invented support numbers). \u003cstrong\u003eNJ Courts already publishes the court forms at no charge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Legal Services of New Jersey sells a \u003cstrong\u003e$25\u003c\/strong\u003e form kit — this is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e that kit and does not copy it. You download current forms from njcourts.gov and file them yourself. Plum Packet is \u003cstrong\u003enot a law firm\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003enot a filing service\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is \u003cstrong\u003enot legal advice\u003c\/strong\u003e, it does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e create an attorney-client relationship, and nobody appears in court for you. \u003cstrong\u003eCourt filing fees are extra.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix PDF files:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReadme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHow to use the kit.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandalone, stronger than a formation kit: a signed MSA may be incorporated into a judgment; not tailored; no attorney-client relationship. Read it first.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShould I use this?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUncontested vs. contested; when you still need a lawyer; ESP \/ custody mediation \/ economic mediation as NJ Courts describes them; this kit is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e a substitute for the official Family Part CIS (CN 10482).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCourt-forms walkthrough\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlain-English map of Complaint, CIS, summons\/service, CDR papers, parenting workshop, child-support \u003cstrong\u003eworksheets\u003c\/strong\u003e, and final-judgment \/ CN 12620 papers — \u003cstrong\u003eby name and purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e. Not a reprint. You still download current PDFs from njcourts.gov.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSample marital settlement agreement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNJ-oriented \u003cstrong\u003eSAMPLE\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003ccode\u003e[BRACKETED PLACEHOLDERS]\u003c\/code\u003e: parties and marriage; irreconcilable differences; separate vs. marital property; real property; bank and retirement (\u003cstrong\u003ethis MSA is not a QDRO\u003c\/strong\u003e); debts; vehicles; alimony types under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-23; custody and parenting time; child support \u003cstrong\u003eper guidelines + attach worksheet\u003c\/strong\u003e; insurance; taxes; name restoration; disclosure; incorporation into a Dual Final Judgment of Divorce; NJ law; signatures\/notary.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiling checklist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfter the MSA is signed: county Family Division directory link, JEDS vs. mail vs. in person, \u003cstrong\u003e$300\u003c\/strong\u003e complaint fee and \u003cstrong\u003e$25\u003c\/strong\u003e parent-education fee as posted, 60-day service, defendant \u003cstrong\u003e$175\u003c\/strong\u003e appearance fee, judgment-on-the-papers papers if your county uses them.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: \u003cstrong\u003ePDF\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e NJ Courts forms (those are free); LSNJ’s $25 kit; filing or serving your case; a lawyer at the hearing; a child-support \u003cstrong\u003ecalculation\u003c\/strong\u003e; a \u003cstrong\u003eQDRO\u003c\/strong\u003e; document review of \u003cem\u003eyour\u003c\/em\u003e filled-in agreement; contested, default-only, or domestic-violence practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it’s for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo people who \u003cstrong\u003ealready agree on all issues\u003c\/strong\u003e and will sign a marital \/ property settlement agreement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUncontested New Jersey Family Part (FM) dissolution, typically on \u003cstrong\u003eirreconcilable differences\u003c\/strong\u003e as NJ Courts describes that ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePeople who will \u003cstrong\u003edownload the current official forms\u003c\/strong\u003e, pay the court (or apply for a fee waiver), serve papers, and appear if the court requires it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it’s not for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContested cases; anyone still negotiating; hidden assets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDomestic-violence \/ TRO situations \u003cstrong\u003ewithout independent counsel\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplex pensions that need a QDRO specialist, closely-held businesses, or anyone who does not fully understand the terms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants Plum Packet to file, serve, calculate support, draft a QDRO, or show up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone who only needs the free PDFs on njcourts.gov.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf any of those describe you, do not buy this kit. Use njcourts.gov or hire counsel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$179.00\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD). One-time download. No subscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePriced as a \u003cstrong\u003epremium sample agreement plus companion\u003c\/strong\u003e, above the \u003cstrong\u003e$25–$129\u003c\/strong\u003e DIY form-kit cluster (including LSNJ’s \u003cstrong\u003e$25\u003c\/strong\u003e kit of forms + instructions, which NJ Courts’ own divorce page mentions). You are not paying $179 for court PDFs. Those are free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo court fees are bundled.\u003c\/strong\u003e You pay the Judiciary separately. As of the kit’s research date: \u003cstrong\u003e$300.00\u003c\/strong\u003e to file the dissolution complaint, plus \u003cstrong\u003e$25.00\u003c\/strong\u003e parent-education registration \u003cstrong\u003eif\u003c\/strong\u003e custody or parenting time is requested (often added to \u003cstrong\u003e$325\u003c\/strong\u003e in informal writeups — official sources list the two fees \u003cstrong\u003eseparately\u003c\/strong\u003e). Defendant first appearance \/ responsive pleading: \u003cstrong\u003e$175.00\u003c\/strong\u003e, plus \u003cstrong\u003e$25.00\u003c\/strong\u003e workshop if it applies. Confirm on njcourts.gov the day you file. Sheriff \/ process-server costs extra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this legal advice? Am I hiring Bonnie Henderson?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The kit is general information, a sample template, and checklists. Buying it does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e create an attorney-client relationship with Bonnie B. Henderson, Esq., with any law firm, or with Plum Packet. Plum Packet is an online shop, \u003cstrong\u003enot a law firm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Purchase does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e include representation, a consultation, review of \u003cem\u003eyour\u003c\/em\u003e papers, or anyone appearing in court. If you need advice, hire counsel separately — \u003cstrong\u003eeach of you\u003c\/strong\u003e, if your interests differ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you file my divorce for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Plum Packet is \u003cstrong\u003enot a filing service\u003c\/strong\u003e. You download current Family Part papers from NJ Courts and file them through JEDS, by mail, or in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the official court form? Is this the LSNJ $25 kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo and no. \u003cstrong\u003eNJ Courts already publishes the forms for free.\u003c\/strong\u003e LSNJ sells a complete form kit for \u003cstrong\u003e$25\u003c\/strong\u003e (the Judiciary’s divorce page says so). This product does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e reprint court forms and does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e copy LSNJ. Do not file this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy would I pay $179 if forms are free?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYou shouldn’t if you only want PDFs. The $179 is for a \u003cstrong\u003esample MSA\u003c\/strong\u003e with NJ-oriented placeholders (including QDRO-is-not-this-document language and guidelines-based child support \u003cstrong\u003ewithout invented numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e) plus a filing companion with verified official fees and URLs. If that is not worth $179, use njcourts.gov or LSNJ and skip this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the filing fee?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAs of August 27, 2026, NJ Courts posted \u003cstrong\u003e$300.00\u003c\/strong\u003e for the dissolution complaint (CN 11112, rev. 08\/2026; divorce self-help). Parent education: \u003cstrong\u003e$25.00 extra\u003c\/strong\u003e when custody or parenting time is requested. The $300 \u003cstrong\u003edoes not\u003c\/strong\u003e include the $25. Defendant: \u003cstrong\u003e$175.00\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the day you file.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the judge review our agreement for fairness?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDo not count on it. CN 12620 instructions for a proposed judgment without appearance say to include a statement that the court \u003cstrong\u003edid not review or evaluate\u003c\/strong\u003e the MSA. Both of you should consider independent counsel before you sign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this kit attorney-reviewed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAttorney-reviewed by Bonnie B. Henderson, Esq. Shop is not a law firm; purchase is not representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is general information and a \u003cstrong\u003esample\u003c\/strong\u003e agreement. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot legal advice\u003c\/strong\u003e. Buying it does \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e create an attorney-client relationship with Bonnie B. Henderson, Esq., with any law firm, or with Plum Packet. \u003cstrong\u003ePlum Packet is not a law firm\u003c\/strong\u003e and does not appear in court. A signed settlement may be incorporated into a judgment; it is not tailored to you. New Jersey fees, forms, and rules change — confirm on njcourts.gov before you file. You download the official court forms, file your own papers, and appear as the court requires. \u003cstrong\u003eCourt filing fees extra.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full text is in the Disclaimer PDF in the download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial starting point: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.njcourts.gov\/self-help\/divorce\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.njcourts.gov\/self-help\/divorce\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plum Packet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48451706585309,"sku":"plum-packet-nj-divorce-settlement","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/plumpacket.com\/products\/nj-divorce-settlement","provider":"Plum Packet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}