Will disorderly offenses in municipal court affect me the same as the ones in superior court.

If you are expunging an indictable conviction than you cannot have any other convictions expunged, whether they are disorderly persons offenses or...

The overall question is whether or not the child is "beyond the sphere of influence" of his or her parents. I've seen children with special needs...

Should I pay this civil demand from Walmart?

There is a civil law that allows WalMart to collect the civil demand. If you do not pay it, it would be very very unlikely that WalMart would file...

What will be the likely consequences for getting a disorderly persons offense for using a fake id in a bar?

Given that you are in business school the major consequence will be an arrest record and possible conviction record. The fines/fees/costs will be...

What will show up in a fingerprint background check?

What will most likely appear on a State Police fingerprint report will be two arrests for shoplifting with the disposition listed as "municipal...

My wife and I are divorced. I am considering filing an ex parte motion over something

In general the court system operates on the basic principals of notice to all parties and an opportunity to respond. If you go to court and file an...

Do I still have to pay child support even if the my child stays with me full time and the mother is moving away to another state

If the child is staying with you full time you should generally not be paying child support. Terminating your obligation will not happen...

The act of burning the flag is not illegal however it may violate municipal ordinances regarding open flames. Likewise, there are criminal...

How do I file a legal petition against my ex-husband to help pay for college tuition?

The petition you are referring to is a motion to enforce litigant's rights. You are essentially asking the court to enforce the property settlement...

Post Divorce - Ability to Pay Legal Fees

It sounds like your question pertains to whether or not your ex can be ordered to pay your attorney's fees. A judge certainly has the discretion to...