Is no-fault divorce available in New Jersey or Pennsylvania?
Yes, both states offer some form of no-fault divorce. In both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, divorce can be granted on grounds of separation. Currently, in New Jersey, the separation must be for a period of 18 months, and in Pennsylvania, two years. In each case, the allegation of separation substitutes for fault allegations, such as adultery, cruelty, etc. Also, currently in both states, divorce can be granted by consent of the parties on grounds of “irreconcilable difference,” which allows a divorce to be granted much more quickly.
