NJ · rules
N.J. Ct. R. 5:7-8
Bifurcation
Bifurcation of trial of the divorce, dissolution of civil union, termination of domestic partnership or custody dispute from trial of disputes over support and equitable distribution shall be permitted only with the approval of the Family Presiding Judge, which approval shall be granted only in extraordinary circumstances and for good cause shown.
History
Note: Adopted January 21, 1999 to be effective April 5, 1999; amended July 21, 2011 to be effective September 1, 2011.
Provenance
- Source
- njcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
- Content hash
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