If you wish to undergo a New Jersey name change for religious reasons, you might be wondering what the New Jersey name change process involves. A formal legal name change application in New Jersey usually takes between three to four months and involves a court appearance. The name change procedure will be initiated by the […]
Immigrant Name Changes in New Jersey | FAQs
If you have questions regarding immigrant name changes in New Jersey, this article addresses some of the most frequently asked questions on this topic. For many immigrants, records of entry into the United States contain errors, assumed names, or incorrect names. Some of the reasons for this might include the immigrant using a fictitious name, […]
Name Change After Divorce in New Jersey | FAQs
If you have questions relating to a name change after divorce in New Jersey, this article will answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding a name change after divorce in New Jersey. Am I allowed to change back to my maiden name as part of the divorce proceedings in family court? Yes. During the final […]
Do I have to Follow the New Jersey Name Change Publication Requirement?
Occasionally, the New Jersey name change attorneys at Katherine O’Brien Law are asked by clients whether or not they must follow the New Jersey name change publication requirement, or whether they can have that requirement waived. The answer to this question is, yes, it is possible to have the name change publication requirement waived and/or […]
Bad Checks Expungement in New Jersey | N.J.S.A. 2C:21-5
If you are seeking a bad checks expungement in New Jersey, expungement eligibility will depend on whether you were convicted of a disorderly persons offense or a felony. N.J.S.A. 2C:21-5, the statute dealing with issuing or passing bad checks provides: A person who issues [or passes] a check or similar sight order for the payment […]
