Rule 5:6 – Summary Action for Support

Rule 5:6-1. When and by Whom FiledExcept for UIFSA proceedings pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:4.30.124 to 2A:4-30.201, summary action for support may be brought by either the party entitled thereto, an assistance agency or a party seeking to establish that party’s...

Rule 5:5 – Pretrial Procedures

Rule 5:5-1. DiscoveryExcept for summary actions and except as otherwise provided by law or rule, discovery in civil family actions shall be permitted as follows:(a) Interrogatories as to all issues in all family actions may be served by any party as of course pursuant...

Rule 5:4 – Process, Pleadings, Appearances

Rule 5:4-1. Process(a) Summons Generally. Except as otherwise provided by these rules with respect to a specific family action and except as otherwise provided by paragraph (b) of this rule, the summons in all civil family actions shall be in the form prescribed by R....

Rule 5:2 – Venue

Rule 5:2-1. Venue, Where LaidVenue in family actions shall be laid in accordance with the applicable provisions of R. 3:14-1 and R. 4:3-2 except as follows:(a)(1) In actions primarily involving the support or parentage of a child (except actions in which the issue of...