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N.J. Ct. R. 5:7-8

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Rule 5:7-8 Bifurcation

Rule 5:7 — Divorce, Dissolution of Civil Union, Termination of Domestic Partnership, Nullity, Separate Maintenance

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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.

Amendment history: Adopted January 21, 1999 to be effective April 5, 1999; amended July 21, 2011 to be effective September 1, 2011.

Rule 5:7-8 Bifurcation

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