Co-Parenting App for New Jersey Parents

Court-admissible messaging, shared custody calendar, and expense tracking — built for New Jersey families navigating co-parenting through Superior Court (Family Division).

2.4

divorces per 1,000 people

Superior Court (Family Division)

handles custody in NJ

N.J. Stat. § 9:2-4

custody statute

New Jersey custody law

New Jersey courts determine custody based on the best interests of the child and favor arrangements that provide frequent and continuing contact with both parents.

What New Jersey courts consider in custody decisions

New Jersey courts consider 14 statutory factors including the parents' ability to agree, communicate, and cooperate regarding the child, each parent's willingness to accept custody and any history of unwillingness to allow parenting time, the interaction and relationship of the child with parents and siblings, any history of domestic violence, the safety of the child and either parent from physical abuse, the preference of a child of sufficient age and capacity, the stability of the home environment, the quality and continuity of the child's education, the fitness of the parents, the geographic proximity of the parents' homes, and the extent and quality of time each parent spent with the child before and after separation.

How the custody process works in New Jersey

New Jersey custody cases are heard in the Family Division of Superior Court. Parents must complete the mandatory Parents' Education Program (PEP) within 90 days of filing. Contested custody and parenting time disputes are referred to court-appointed mediation, where a mediator meets with both parents without their attorneys present. If mediation fails, the court may order a custody evaluation by a mental health professional. Economic aspects of divorce proceed through a separate Early Settlement Panel process.

Key New Jersey custody statutes

  • N.J. Stat. § 9:2-4
  • N.J. Stat. § 2A:34-12.5
  • N.J. Stat. § 9:2-2

How Civly helps New Jersey parents

AI-powered message rewriting

Type what you really feel — Civly rewrites it into something any New Jersey Superior Court (Family Division) judge would respect. Your vent stays private. Your record stays clean.

Shared custody calendar

Color-coded custody schedule synced with your New Jersey parenting plan. Share a read-only link with grandparents, attorneys, or mediators.

Expense tracking with receipt OCR

Snap a receipt or forward an email. AI extracts the amount. Your co-parent approves or disputes. Everything documented for court.

Court-ready records

Every message is timestamped, SHA-256 hashed, and exportable as a certified PDF — admissible in New Jersey's Superior Court (Family Division) system.

Pricing comparison

Civly

$59/year

  • AI message rewriting
  • Custody calendar
  • Expense tracking
  • Court-ready exports
  • Free attorney portal

OurFamilyWizard

$240/year

No AI. Manual entry. Documentation only.

Frequently asked questions

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Cities in New Jersey

Civly serves co-parents across New Jersey. Find local court info and resources for your city.