The Morris County Family Court phone number is 862-397-5700, extension 75145, which connects you to the Family Division of the New Jersey Superior Court at 56 Washington Street in Morristown.1Morris County, NJ. Court System2Morris County, NJ. Morris County Courthouse The line is staffed Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.3NJ Courts. Morris/Sussex Family Division staff at that extension can give you hearing dates, case status, and general procedural guidance on divorce, custody, child support, domestic violence, juvenile, and child welfare matters.
Other Numbers You May Actually Want
The main line and extension 75145 are the right starting point for most callers, but a few situations route elsewhere.
For the Family Division Manager’s office, use the same 862-397-5700 number with extension 75180.4NJ Courts. Family Division Manager Conference Contact List
For anything to do with child support payments, enforcement, or a notice you received in the mail, don’t call the courthouse. New Jersey runs a statewide child support call center at 1-877-655-4371 (1-877-NJKIDS1).5New Jersey Child Support. NJ Child Support The Morris County clerks will usually redirect you there anyway.
If you need an interpreter for a hearing, request one as early as possible through extension 75145 or your attorney. The Judiciary provides interpreting at no cost, and you should not bring your own or rely on a family member to translate during a proceeding.6NJ Courts. Request an Interpreter for a Court Event
When to Call and What to Expect
The main number puts you into an automated phone tree. Listen for the option matching your case type before pressing through.
Hold times run longest on Monday mornings and the day after any holiday. Mid-morning to early afternoon on Tuesday or Wednesday is your best window for a shorter wait.
What to Have Ready Before You Dial
Your docket number is the single most useful thing to have in hand. Clerks can search by party name, but a docket number gets you an answer in seconds. Look at the top right corner of any complaint, motion, or order you have received.
New Jersey docket numbers follow a set format: a two-letter case-type code, a county code, a six-digit sequential number, and a two-digit court year.7NJ Courts. Docketing, Uniform Docket Numbers and Statistics for Family Division The prefixes you’re most likely to see:
- FM — Matrimonial (divorce and dissolution)
- FD — Non-dissolution domestic relations (custody and support between unmarried parents)
- FV — Domestic violence restraining orders
- FJ — Juvenile delinquency
- FN — Child protection (abuse and neglect)
- FA — Adoption
For a child support call, the representative may also ask for Social Security numbers and dates of birth for both parties to pull the right account. Have the legal names of everyone involved ready. Nicknames or a married name that differs from what appears on the complaint will slow the call down.
If you’re calling to ask about a virtual hearing, keep your notice or scheduling order in front of you. It will say whether the appearance is in person or by video and will include the link or dial-in you need.8NJ Courts. Instructions for Participants in Remote Court Events If you don’t have reliable internet, tell the Family Division well before your hearing date so a phone-only connection or other accommodation can be arranged. A missed virtual appearance can produce a default judgment just like a missed in-person date.
You May Not Need to Call at All
Hearing dates, the assigned judge, and the status of pending motions are available through the NJ Courts public case search at njcourts.gov/public/find-a-case. You can search by docket number or by party name.9NJ Courts. Find a Case
Not every filing shows up online. Domestic violence and juvenile records carry confidentiality protections that limit public access, so if you can’t find your case that way, call the Family Division directly.
If You’re Visiting the Courthouse
The courthouse is at 56 Washington Street, Morristown, NJ 07960, with public hours matching the phone line: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.2Morris County, NJ. Morris County Courthouse3NJ Courts. Morris/Sussex Everyone passes through security screening and metal detectors, and bags and electronics are inspected. If you have a hearing, arrive at least 15 minutes early. The security line backs up heavily during morning calendar calls.
When Calling the Court Isn’t the Right Move
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. The Family Court phone lines only run during business hours, and a restraining order application should not wait if your safety is at risk right now.
For around-the-clock help, the Jersey Battered Women’s Service operates a 24-hour hotline at 1-877-782-2873 (1-877-R-U-ABUSED). If you are deaf or hard of hearing, contact 973-314-4192.10Randolph Township, NJ. Victim / Crisis Resources Counselors can help with safety planning, emergency shelter, and the process for obtaining a temporary restraining order.
During court hours, domestic violence temporary restraining orders are filed through the Family Division at the courthouse. After hours, on weekends, and on holidays, you can get a temporary restraining order through the municipal court or by contacting local police, who will connect you with an on-call judge.