Family Multipurpose Post-Judgment Motions packet (CN 10483) at a glance
What it is: Family Multipurpose Post-Judgment Motions: how to ask the court to change or enforce an order in your case or request another related action in your case.
Where and when to file: Submit your completed forms online by using the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system.
You can use this packet if you have an order from the court that you wish to change or enforce in your divorce, your civil union or your domestic partnership.
Family court motions are governed by Court Rule 5:5-4; your motion must follow the requirements of this rule. Unless otherwise noted, this packet is for use in cases with an FM docket number.
A motion for reconsideration is used to request the court to reconsider a decision it has rendered within 20 days of a signed court order issued to you.
What to bring and attach to Family Multipurpose Post-Judgment Motions packet (CN 10483)
You must include with the completed Certification form a copy of all previous orders.
Step 9: Fill out the Case Information Statement (CIS). If you are filing an FM motion and asking for any type of monetary relief such as an increase or decrease in support, and you have previously completed a CIS in this case, you must file a copy of the last CIS submitted to the court. You must also complete a new and current CIS, and file a copy of that to the court as well.
You also need to make three copies of the entire packet of the completed forms, and 2 extra copies of the proposed order.
A filled-in Family Multipurpose Post-Judgment Motions packet (CN 10483) example: a plaintiff asks to increase child support
How to fill out Family Multipurpose Post-Judgment Motions packet (CN 10483), box by box
Your name, address, phone and email
At the top of the form, type or print your Name, Attorney ID Number (if applicable), current Address, Daytime Phone, Cell Phone and Email Address.
Enter Your Name and check whether you are the Plaintiff or the Defendant. You remain the same party as you were in the original complaint filed with the court.
The plaintiff, defendant, county and docket number
Enter the names of the plaintiff and defendant on the Plaintiff and Defendant lines, as they appear on the original court order.
Enter the name of the County where you are filing this motion. This should be the county where the original case was heard.
Enter the case Docket Number as it appears on your original court order.
The other party's lawyer and the Probation Division
Provide the name and address of the other party's lawyer, if they have one. If they don't have one, write the name and address of the other party.
If you pay or receive child support through the Probation Division, fill in the name and address of the county Probation Division. Do not complete this if you do not pay or receive child support payments through the Probation Division.
The hearing date and the courthouse city
Enter the date of the motion hearing on the line following Please take notice that on Friday.
Pick a Friday date that allows sufficient time to meet the required service and answer timeframes. Fill in that date on your Notice of Motion form.
Enter the city where you are filing the motion on the line following County Courthouse.
The type of motion
Check off the type of motion or motions you want the court to consider in the case. If you select Other, please specify what you want the court to do.
What you ask the court to do
In each paragraph (1-4) write a short and clear statement explaining what you are asking the court to do. Write as many paragraphs as you need.
Oral argument, signing, an interpreter and a disability accommodation
In paragraph 7 tell the court whether you want oral argument to be scheduled. The judge will decide whether to grant your request for oral argument. If oral argument is not requested, the judge based on the papers you and the other party submit will decide the motion.
Sign and date the form. Select whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant.
If you requested oral argument, select whether you need an interpreter. If yes, specify the language. Check whether you need a disability accommodation. If yes, specify the accommodation.
Form B, explaining why you are filing
In paragraph 2, state the specific facts explaining WHY you are filing this motion.
Write only one fact for each lettered paragraph.
Remember to attach the original order and any other previous court orders or other documents (exhibits) that support your requests and the statements in your Certification. Make sure to mark them “1...2....3, etc.” in the upper right-hand corner, and attach them to the Certification.
Form C, the Proposed Order
Step 5: Fill out the Proposed Order (Form C) unless you are requesting to establish, increase or decrease child support. Do not use this form if you are requesting to establish a new child support order, or to increase or decrease your current child support obligation.
In paragraph 1, state what you want the judge to order the other person to do. Write one relief for each letter paragraph. Include all of the things you asked for in your Notice of Motion.
More rules for Family Multipurpose Post-Judgment Motions packet (CN 10483)
Each form should be typed or printed clearly on 8 ½ x 11 white paper only. Forms cannot be filed on a different size or color paper.
Mail, deliver or have delivered one copy of the entire packet of completed forms to the other party or their current lawyer, if known.
If you mail your papers, you must send them to the other party using both regular and certified mail, return receipt requested.
Step 7: Fill out the Notice to Litigants. You must include the Notice to Litigants form in your motion packet. Your motion could be dismissed if your motion papers do not include the Notice to Litigants.
Probation, child support and other situations
Your child support or alimony payments are administered through the Probation Division
Only complete the Statement for the Probation Division (Form F) if your child support or alimony payments are administered through the Probation Division. If your child support or alimony payments are not administered through the Probation Division, do not complete Form F.
You are requesting to establish, increase or decrease child support
If you are requesting to establish child support or to increase or decrease your current child support obligation, you should complete the Uniform Summary Support Order (USSO) (CN 10284).
You file a pleading involving alimony, maintenance, child support, custody, parenting time, visitation or paternity
Step 3: Fill out the Confidential Litigant Information Sheet (CN 10486). You must complete this form any time you file a pleading (not just the first pleading) involving alimony, maintenance, child support, custody, parenting time, visitation or paternity. If something does not apply to you, enter N/A.
Common questions about Family Multipurpose Post-Judgment Motions packet (CN 10483)
Does it need a notary?
If you are personally delivering the motion, you must have the opposing party complete the Acknowledgement of Personal Service Form (Form H). This form must be notarized by a Notary Public.
Who signs it?
Make sure you have signed all the forms wherever necessary.
Is there a deadline?
The other party in the case or their lawyer must receive these papers at least 24 calendar days before the motion is scheduled to be heard by the court. If you are sending your motion by mail, you must mail it no later than 27 calendar days before the motion is scheduled to be heard by the court. This allows 3 calendar days for mailing and delivery.
Where do I file it?
Submit your completed forms online by using the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system. If you cannot submit your documents electronically, you can mail them to the Family Court that issued the order you are trying to change or that last heard your case.
Are there fees?
For FM cases only: attach your check or money order for $50 made payable to the Treasurer, State of New Jersey (checked October 19, 2026). Do not send cash.
Is there a penalty?
I am aware that if any of the statements made by me are willfully false, I am subject to punishment by the Court.
What am I certifying when I sign?
By signing you certify that the statements you made are true.
When is this form not the right one?
Do not complete this packet if your court order requires payment of child support, alimony or spousal support directly to you and your only request is that these payments be made through the Probation Division. In this case, you should contact your county Family Division directly. Do not use this packet of materials if you want to file an appeal of a court order.
Sources
[1] Family - Multi-Purpose Post Judgment Motion Packet (Revised 08/06/2020, CN 10483), New Jersey Judiciary (the Official source link on this page).
