Learn More About Your Legal Rights 

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ) regularly hosts free know-your rights seminars and post the recordings here. Scroll to see if any sessions could be helpful to you!

Note, these recordings are for general education ONLY, and are not the substitute for the advice of an attorney about your particular case. Additionally, these videos do NOT create an attorney-client relationship between the viewer and VLJ.

VLJ’s Divorce Program

This self-help video from Volunteer Lawyers for Justice briefly explains the divorce process in New Jersey. (July 2024)

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This self-help video from Volunteer Lawyers for Justice briefly explains what "Habitability" means to tenants in New Jersey, including what options you may have if where you are renting is uninhabitable. (September 2024)

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This self-help video from Volunteer Lawyers for Justice briefly explains what a Notice to Quit is and what it means for tenants in New Jersey. (June 2024)

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(ENGLISH) This seminar covers everything you need to know before filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

(ENGLISH) This seminar covers what NJ tenants should know as of September 2021, including why and how to submit the self-certification.

(ENGLISH) This informational video informs on the Special Civil court and process in New Jersey.

(ENGLISH) This instructional video will review options and tips for dealing with creditor harassment.

(ENGLISH) An overview of the divorce process and matters of custody in NJ, during COVID-19.

(ENGLISH) For parents & guardians: An overview special education law and advocating for your child during COVID-19

(ENGLISH) FOR PARENTS & GUARDIANS: How to advocate for special education services when schools reopen

(Español) Abogando por los servicios de educacion especial cuando las escuelas vuelven a abrir

(ENGLISH) This instructional video will go over basic information to include in your Family Court Case Information Statement (CIS)

(ENGLISH) An informational legal video on Process Service in a New Jersey divorce case.

(ENGLISH) An informational legal video on Service by Publication in a New Jersey divorce case.

(ENGLISH) For parents & caregivers: Experienced education law attorney review how to prepare and file for emergent relief & stay-put

(Español) DE AYUDA EMERGENTE (EMERGENT RELIEF) PARA PERMANECER EN El LUGAR (STAY-PUT)

(ENGLISH) This video covers the foreclosure process, the costs and benefits of bankruptcy, and other approaches to financial empowerment for Sandy victims. 

(ENGLISH) In this presentation, an attorney provides information for storm victims who are having issues with home improvement contractors.

additional resources

Step-by-step instructions on how to use court’s e-filing system, JEDS, HERE.