Court orders publication of divorce complaint for service to the defendant.
Official Courthouse Record · AI-summarized for clarity
- Published
- Category
- Divorce
- City
- Paterson
- Address
- Paterson, New Jersey
- Case #
- FM-16-867-25
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Publish Divorce Notice
Within 30 days of January 26, 2026, publish a copy of the Order in the Herald News to notify the Defendant of the divorce complaint.
- 2
File Proof of Publication
File the affidavit of publication with the Court within 20 days of receiving it from the Herald News.
- 3
Respond to Complaint
The Defendant must serve a written appearance or answer to the complaint within 35 days of the publication date to avoid default judgment.
- 4
Contact Legal Services
If the Defendant needs legal assistance, contact the Lawyer Referral Service at 973-345-4585 or Northeast New Jersey Legal Services at 973-523-2900.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the case number for the divorce complaint?
- The case number is FM-16-867-25.
- How will the defendant be served in this divorce case?
- The defendant will be served by substituted service through publication in a newspaper.
- What should the defendant do after the publication?
- The defendant must file a written appearance or answer within 35 days of publication.
- Where is the court located for this case?
- The court is located in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey.
- What happens if the defendant does not respond?
- If the defendant fails to respond, a default judgment may be rendered against them.
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