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Legal Handbooks and Manuals

Criminal Charges and Convictions

Electronic Filing for Expungement Pro Se

Electronic Filing for Expungement Pro Se

A guide to NJ eCourts System

Clearing Your Record: A Six-Step Guide to Expungement

Clearing Your Record

See if you are eligible and get information on how to file​

Family and Relationships

Termination of Parental Rights: A Handbook for Parents

Termination of Parental Rights: A Handbook for Parents

For defendants in a DCPP termination of parental rights case.

Divorce in New Jersey: A Self-Help Guide

Divorce in New Jersey: A Self-Help Guide

Divorce forms for purchase
Order in English
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Child Abuse and Neglect: A guide for parents

Child Abuse and Neglect: A guide for parents involved in child abuse or neglect cases in New Jersey

For parents trying to reunite with their children

A Guide to the Legal Rights of Domestic Violence Victims in NJ

Domestic Violence: A Guide to the Legal Rights of Domestic Violence Victims in New Jersey

Learn about restraining orders and other protections

Housing

Tenants' Rights in New Jersey

Tenants' Rights in New Jersey

A guide to New Jersey landlord-tenant law​​

Victims of Crime

Your Legal Rights to Be Free from Dating Violence and Harassment

Your Legal Rights to Be Free from Dating Violence and Harassment

Identify problematic behavior and learn about legal protections

Civil Legal Protections in New Jersey for Survivors of Sexual Violence

Civil Legal Protections in New Jersey for Survivors of Sexual Violence

Includes information about civil, criminal, and municipal options