Rule 5:3-6 Continuous Trials

Family court cases should be heard all the way through without long breaks or delays. The goal is to keep the trial moving from start to finish without stopping in the middle.

In counties that have four or more full-time family court judges, continuous trials are required, not just encouraged. The only exception is if there is a true emergency that makes it impossible to keep going.

This rule helps families get through the court process faster and more smoothly. Dragging a case out over many separate court dates can be hard on everyone involved, especially children.