Resource Center hosts public law workshops

As part of its community outreach initiative, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Monmouth Vicinage, Self-Help Resource Center will hold a series of workshops on court-related topics. These seminars are conducted in conjunction with Ocean-Monmouth Legal Services and held at the courthouse of the Monmouth Vicinage, 71 Monument Park in Freehold. Sessions are free and open to the public. Note that they are informational only, so individual cases cannot be discussed or resolved. Space is limited, and reservations are necessary. To reserve space, call 732-677- 4595 or email Monombudsman@ judiciary.state.nj.us.

When reserving space, indicate if assistance in Spanish is needed.

The divorce seminars (Oct. 6 and Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in jury room L-2) provide information on how to file for a di- vorce, which forms and documents must be submitted, what happens at the court hearing, and what self-represented individuals can expect .

The support and custody seminars (Aug. 11 and Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in jury roomL-2) provide information on the filing process, the court appearance, enforcement and modification orders, custody and parenting time, child support guidelines and alimony, and the emancipation of children.

The expungement seminars (Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in jury room L-2) will provide information on the types of records that can be expunged, how to file for an expungement, what happens at the hearing, and what to expect when representing oneself in court.

The family post-judgment pro se motion workshops (July 19, Aug. 4 andAug. 25 from 3 to 4 p.m. in Self Help Center room L-45) will provide information on post-judgment filing procedures using the court’s motion packet.