CN 10482 at a glance
What it is: The New Jersey Judiciary Family Part Case Information Statement (CIS) is a document which is filed with the court setting forth the financial details of your case.
Who signs: Enter the date after DATED and sign after SIGNED.
This statement must be fully completed, filed and served, with all required attachments, in accordance with Court Rule 5:5-2 based upon the information available.
What to bring and attach to CN 10482
Attach copies of relevant documents as required by the Case Information Statement, including your most recent tax returns with W-2 forms, 1099s and your three (3) most recent paystubs.
ATTACH a list of all prior/pending family actions involving support, custody or Domestic Violence, with the Docket Number, County, State and the disposition reached, and copies of all existing Orders in effect.
A filled-in CN 10482 example: a plaintiff's attorney files for child support
How to fill out CN 10482, box by box
Attorney(s), Plaintiff, Defendant and DOCKET NO.
This form and attachments are confidential pursuant to Rules 1:38-3(d)(1) and 5:5-2(f). Fill in Attorney(s), Office Address, Tel. No./Fax No. and Attorney(s) for, then Plaintiff, COUNTY, Defendant, DOCKET NO. and CASE INFORMATION STATEMENT OF under SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION, FAMILY PART.
Part A - Case Information: Issues in Dispute
Under Part A, enter the Date of Statement and the Cause of Action, and mark the Issues in Dispute: Custody, Parenting Time, Alimony, Child Support, Equitable Distribution, Counsel Fees or Anticipated College/Post-Secondary Education Expenses.
Name and Addresses of Parties
Under Name and Addresses of Parties, enter Your Name, Street Address, City and State/Zip, then the Other Party's Name, Street Address, City and State/Zip.
Name, Address, Birthdate and Person with whom children reside
Under Name, Address, Birthdate and Person with whom children reside, enter the Child's Full Name, Address, Birthdate and Person's Name for Child(ren) From This Relationship.
Enter the Child's Full Name, Address, Birthdate and Person's Name for Child(ren) From Other Relationships.
More rules for CN 10482
Failure to file a Case Information Statement may result in the dismissal of a party's pleadings.
Base the monthly expenses on actual expenditures such as those shown from checkbook registers, bank statements or credit card statements from the past 24 months.
If the values are estimates, it should be clearly noted that they are estimates.
For Other issues (be specific), write the issue.
If your situation is different
An agreement exists between the parties
Mark Yes or No for: Does an agreement exist between parties relative to any issue? If Yes, ATTACH a copy (if written) or a summary (if oral).
A request has been made for college or post-secondary school contribution
If a request has been made for college or post-secondary school contribution, attach all relevant information pertaining to that request, including but not limited to documentation of all costs and reimbursements or assistance for which contribution is sought.
Your circumstances change
You must update the Case Information Statement as your circumstances change.
Common questions about CN 10482
Is there a deadline?
In those cases where the Case Information Statement is required, it shall be filed within 20 days after the filing of the Answer or Appearance.
Is there a penalty?
If any foregoing information contained therein is willfully false, you are subject to punishment.
What am I certifying when I sign?
You certify that you have disclosed all assets, liabilities and income to your knowledge. You certify that the information contained herein is true.
Sources
[1] CN 10482 (Revised 08/2025), Family Part Case Information Statement, New Jersey Judiciary (the Official source link on this page).
