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Whether you need a lawyer to fill out court forms depends on the form. Some are relatively simple; others are complex and require very specific answers that a lawyer would know how to answer correctly. Some courts offer forms designed for self-represented parties, with detailed instructions. An example is the New Jersey Superior Court, which offers a set of forms and instructions for parties representing themselves. They come with instructions for downloading them and filling them out; see the first related link below.
All court systems have their own forms, but they don't all provide forms specifically for self-represented parties. To see if your court has forms that are designed for non-lawyers, see the third related link below - select your state, then go to the Choose a Court Resource Category and select "Court Forms and Other Info" to see all the available forms for your state and even your specific court.
New Jersey, for example, has another, more extensive set of forms designed for lawyers. They're the second related link below. Non-lawyers can use them if they wish, but it would be wiser to hire a lawyer to fill them out and file them.
In any case, personnel employed by the Clerk of Court office are not allowed to help you fill them out, and if you make a mistake you could lose.
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