A Practice Note outlining initial considerations for pretrial motion practice in the New Jersey Superior Court, Law Division, Civil Part or in non-foreclosure actions in the Chancery Division, General Equity Part. Specifically, this Note addresses the key rules, motion types, and motion components, including for cross-motions, and how to identify the assigned judge. It also explains the motion briefing schedule and return date (including adjournments), the requirement to meet and confer before filing certain discovery and calendar-related motions, how to request oral argument, the alternatives to motion practice, and how to withdraw a motion.