How are the divorce hearings handled post pandemic? Generally if the case is filed uncontested, then the matter is docketed with a Magistrate Judge (MJ) and an initial hearing is set within 4-6 weeks. If contested filing, then the matter is docketed with a DRB Judge who will schedule hearings either via video or audio participation or in person depending on the complexity of the cases and parties’ preference. How long after separation a divorce action can be filed? Within six months if the separation is mutual and voluntary or one year if NOT mutual or voluntary. Action may be
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