NJ · rules
N.J. Ct. R. 5:7-7
Delay in Prosecution; Order to Proceed
In divorce, dissolution of civil union, termination of domestic partnership, and nullity actions, a party either resisting an order of dismissal pursuant to R. 1:13-7 or seeking an order to proceed after such dismissal shall file an affidavit stating the reason for the delay, the relations of the parties toward each other since the commencement of the action, and any agreements or understandings between them.
History
Note: Source-R. (1969) 4:79-10. Adopted December 20, 1983, to be effective December 31, 1983; amended July 21, 2011 to be effective September 1, 2011.
Provenance
- Source
- njcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
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