New Jersey § 2a:34-10
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:34-10, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:34-10.
Jurisdiction in actions for divorce, either absolute or from bed and board, and in actions for dissolution of a civil union or legal separation from a partner
in a civil union couple may be acquired when process is served upon the defendant as prescribed by the rules
of the Supreme Court, and 1. When, at the time the cause of action arose, either party was a bona fide resident
of this State, and has continued so to be down to the time of the commencement of
the action; except that no action for absolute divorce or dissolution of a civil union shall be commenced for any cause other than adultery, unless one of the parties has
been for the 1 year next preceding the commencement of the action a bona fide resident
of this State; or 2. When, since the cause of action arose, either party has become, and for at least
1 year next preceding the commencement of the action has continued to be, a bona fide
resident of this State.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:34-10
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:34-10 cover?
Section 2a:34-10 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 2a:34-10?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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