Where Hudson County Residents File for Divorce

Hudson County Superior Court – Family Division
595 Newark Avenue
Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: 201-795-6500

This is the ONLY courthouse that handles divorces for all 12 Hudson County municipalities.

Getting There from Hudson County Cities:

• From Jersey City (Downtown, Journal Square, Heights): Kennedy Boulevard to Newark Avenue (5-10 min)
• From Bayonne: Route 440 North to Kennedy Boulevard, east to Newark Avenue (15 min)
• From Hoboken: Observer Highway to Tonnele Avenue, south to Newark Avenue (10 min)
• From Union City: Bergenline Avenue to Kennedy Boulevard, east to Newark Avenue (8 min)
• From West New York: Boulevard East to Kennedy Boulevard, south to Newark Avenue (10 min)
• From Weehawken: Boulevard East to Kennedy Boulevard, south to Newark Avenue (12 min)
• From North Bergen: Kennedy Boulevard south to Newark Avenue (10 min)
• From Kearny: Route 1/9 south to Newark Avenue east (12 min)
• From Harrison: Harrison Avenue to Routes 1/9 south, Newark Avenue east (10 min)

Public Transportation: Multiple NJ Transit bus lines (87, 81, 123, 125) serve the courthouse area. PATH stations in Jersey City connect to courthouse via bus.

Parking: Limited street parking. Public parking garage on Baldwin Avenue (one block from courthouse).

Common Questions from Jersey City, Bayonne, Hoboken & All Hudson County Residents

“How to file for divorce in Hudson County NJ”
→ File at Hudson County Superior Court (595 Newark Avenue, Jersey City). All 12 municipalities file at same location. No-contest divorce requires completed forms + filing fee (~$300).

“Cheapest divorce in Jersey City / Bayonne / Hoboken”
→ No-contest divorce is most economical option for all Hudson County residents. Under $1,000 total vs. $15,000-$50,000+ with traditional attorneys.

“How long does divorce take in Hudson County Superior Court”
→ Uncontested divorces: 4-8 weeks from filing to final judgment. Contested divorces in Hudson County: 12-24+ months.

“Do I need a lawyer for divorce in Union City / West New York / Kearny”
→ Not for no-contest divorce. All Hudson County residents can file without attorneys when spouses agree on terms. Save $14,000-$49,000+.

“DIY divorce Hudson County NJ”
→ Yes, possible with document preparation service. We provide all forms for Jersey City, Bayonne, Hoboken, Union City, and all 12 Hudson County municipalities.

“Where to file for divorce if I live in Bayonne / Hoboken / Secaucus”
→ Hudson County Superior Court at 595 Newark Avenue, Jersey City. Same location for ALL Hudson County residents regardless of which municipality you live in.

“Uncontested divorce with children Hudson County”
→ Available to all Hudson County residents. Both parents must agree on custody, parenting plan, child support. Hudson County Superior Court approves arrangement. Co-parenting support available if communication is difficult.

“Fast divorce in New Jersey / Hudson County”
→ No-contest divorce is fastest option. Jersey City, Bayonne, Hoboken, Union City residents complete divorce in 4-8 weeks vs. 12-24+ months for contested divorce.

“Divorce without going to court in Hudson County”
→ Most Hudson County uncontested divorces don’t require court appearance. Judge reviews documents at Hudson County Superior Court and issues Final Judgment.

“No fault divorce Hudson County New Jersey”
→ File under N.J.S.A. 2A:34-2 (irreconcilable differences existing 6+ months). Most common ground for no-contest divorce in Jersey City, Bayonne, Hoboken, and all Hudson County.

Jersey City Residents (292,000+ Population)

As Hudson County’s largest city, Jersey City residents have the advantage of living closest to Hudson County Superior Court. From Downtown Jersey City, Journal Square, or The Heights, the courthouse at 595 Newark Avenue is just minutes away. Jersey City no-contest divorce follows same process as all Hudson County municipalities.

Bayonne Residents (71,000+ Population)

Bayonne residents file at Hudson County Superior Court in Jersey City (approximately 15 minutes via Route 440 North). Even though Bayonne is on the southern tip of Hudson County, the same fast, affordable no-contest divorce process applies. Bayonne couples in agreement save $14,000+ vs. traditional Bayonne divorce attorneys.

Hoboken Residents (60,000+ Population)

Hoboken’s proximity to Jersey City makes courthouse access easy (approximately 10 minutes). Hoboken residents benefit from same 4-8 week timeline for uncontested divorce. PATH access from Hoboken connects to Jersey City bus lines serving the courthouse area.

Union City Residents (68,000+ Population)

Union City residents along Bergenline Avenue or anywhere in the city file at Jersey City courthouse (approximately 8 minutes via Kennedy Boulevard). Union City no-contest divorce costs under $1,000 vs. $15,000-$50,000+ with traditional divorce lawyers.

West New York Residents (53,000+ Population)

West New York couples file at Hudson County Superior Court in Jersey City (approximately 10 minutes). Waterfront and Palisades area residents have same access to fast, affordable no-contest divorce as all Hudson County.

Weehawken, North Bergen, Kearny, Harrison, Guttenberg, Secaucus, East Newark

All remaining Hudson County municipalities file at the same Jersey City courthouse. Distance varies (8-15 minutes typically) but process, cost, and timeline are identical for all Hudson County residents.