Hudson County Filing Guide: FD Non-Dissolution vs FM Divorce Cases in Jersey City, NJ
This page is written for residents of Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne, Union City, West New York, Weehawken, North Bergen, Secaucus, and all of Hudson County.
345Divorce is not a law firm. We do not give legal advice or represent clients in court. Our filing system is created by lawyers to deliver clean documents, efficient mediation structure, and lower-cost outcomes.
What is an FM (Dissolution) case?
An FM case is a dissolution filing—meaning divorce or ending a legal relationship. Divorce cases in Hudson County typically include issues like custody, alimony, child support, and equitable distribution inside the divorce lane.
What is an FD (Non-Dissolution) case?
An FD case is a family court matter that does not dissolve a marriage. These often involve parenting time, custody, child support, or related applications without filing divorce.
Hudson County filing mistakes that cause delays
- Choosing FD when divorce is required (or vice versa)
- Missing required certifications or attachments
- Unreadable scanned uploads (common with electronic filing)
- Payment problems or incomplete fee waiver submissions
- Submitting documents in the wrong format or wrong division
Your case moves forward only after court acceptance—not when you first click “submit.”
When a lawyer helps vs when a divorce service helps
When a Hudson County family lawyer is the right tool
- High-conflict litigation or contested custody trial
- Emergency restraining orders or criminal overlap
- Complex financial disputes or business valuation fights
- You need courtroom advocacy and legal strategy
When 345Divorce is the smarter option
- Uncontested or negotiated divorce solutions
- Clean filing packet + mediation-focused agreements
- Remote service for Jersey City and all Hudson towns
- Affordable pricing without law firm overhead
Our Hudson County differentiators
- Created by lawyers (not a law firm)
- $345+ pricing (and up) plus court fees
- Free mediation session in certain packages
- State-of-the-art technology to prevent filing errors
- 7-day/week access for Hudson County clients
Referral network when you need more
- NJ Anger Management (mutual referrals)
- Divorce attorneys for contested litigation
- Criminal attorneys for overlap situations
Internal links (SEO-optimized Hudson keywords)
Official references: NJ Divorce Filing • NJ FD Filing