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I believe not. You should be able to file for a divorce immediately. Separation is just to make it legal in case you both decide to get a divorce and one of you wins the lottery (a joke but serious one). If divorce is going to be amicable you can get a divorce packet at the courthouse or on-line even. Office Depot abd those type stores also have Divorce Packets but court packet would be best as it explains clearly for NJ what is expected. Good Luck! * New Jersey Law Network. http://www.njlawnet.com

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Q: If you have no children and no assets do you have to be separated first in order to get a divorce in New Jersey?
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