Can I hire a "notario" to do my bankruptcy or my divorce? They are like lawyers but only less money. Can I have problem with

I know many "notarios" who "help" people with immigration matters who pay thousands and then have to hire a lawyer to correct the mess or find that...

Can I get my son a passport for vacation without his fathers signature even with joint custody if he is in jail?

I agree with Ms. Glass's answer, presuming that you have not been given sole legal and physical custody. Since the father is in custody, I can't...

Moving out of state as an unmarried single mom of two

As mentioned, there is case law that elaborates the criteria for permitting a parent who has custody of a child to move out of state. One is the...

My mother-in-law lives in an apartment in Brooklyn that is now owned by a new lawyer. She keeps asking for a lease extension.

This is not a question for NJ attorneys, so I would defer to the response of my colleague from NYC.

Can an officer run my name to check if my license is suspended if they see me driving a car that does not belong to me?

These days patrol cars have computers and many can scan the license plates of drivers. Many drivers I've come across have been stopped on the issue...

I agree with the other two attorneys' answers. No matter the outcome, self-help by a landlord to evict without court order can land the landlord in...

Usually some form of due diligence search is required, which can be done through investigators who can provide affidavit that a court will accept...

How do I file a motion pro se?

You may need to make sure that your former attorney is no longer listed as your attorney of record. If so, you will have to notify the court that...

What will happen next in court

If the party has no other housing and is in need of Public assistance, the tenant may not shall be eligible for a short hardship stay.

Can we demand that my mom's live-in assistant vacate our home with one day's notice. She works 14 hrs/wk for room/board.

You are fortunate you don't live in California. There is a similar case where the live in assistant stopped doing work, but continues to reside at...