It depends on whether you are referring to a criminal case or a civil case. If it's civil, usually the highest and best offer is made on the eve...

I have a lawyer for my son who is in jail.But I cannot afford to pay the Lawyer any more.Can my son get a public defender? NJ

Potentially, yes. You son is the defendant and he must tell his attorney that he has no money to pay him. The lawyer with withdraw and then your...

My teenagers (14 and 17) no longer want to go to non-custodial parent's home?

If there is a visitation order in place, the kids are obligated to go. However, if the father poses a threat or is neglectful you can file a...

Can a father file charges against the mother for keeping a child from him. No contact at all.

Yes. First the father should file a Parentage Petition to establish the parent/child relationship. Once that is done, file a motion to set...

Yes. It's illegal and you should consult a local attorney.

If you are unable to find & serve someone with papers for a custody hearing because they are homeless, what happens next?

You will need to seek leave from the Judge to serve notice by publication, meaning notice of the legal action will be published in a local...

If i have a quick claim deed,But the mortgage is in someone else name

No, but you will named as a defendant in the foreclosure proceeding, however you are not obligated to the lender for the defaulted mortgage.

A status conference is merely a court date wherein the attorneys from both sides give the judge an update as to where the parties are in terms of...

simple battery is much better than domestic battery. your best bet is to hire an attorney, maybe you can get supervision or into a diversion...

I'm trying to get a misdemeanor drug charge for marijuana expunged will I get drug tested in order to get it expunged

No, you will not need to take a drug test to expunge your record. However, there are potentially two records to expunge, the arrest record and if...