The key point to remember with contested divorces is that all divorces should be considered contested until the couple is prepared to sign a written agreement that all matters are resolved. Unless everything has been documented in a valid and signed separation agreement, no New Jersey judge will sign the divorce decree to legally end the marriage. The case will require court intervention and you should discuss your position with an experienced divorce lawyer.
Divorce trials are presided over by a Judge from the Family Division of the Superior Court in Monmouth County or the county in which you filed your initial divorce complaint. With the right legal advice and a spirit of compromise rather than conflict, however, there is a good chance that your contested divorce can become uncontested