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How Eviction Works
Eviction Process in New Jersey A tenant may be evicted for a variety of reasons, including failure to pay rent or repeatedly paying rent late, damaging the apartment, or...
The Landlord Tenant Court Process
In order to be lawfully evicted, a Landlord must bring a Tenant to Court by filing an eviction action in the Special Civil Part, Landlord Tenant Court. If your Landlord changes...
Family Matters:
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Why Having a Will Is Essential
Many people understand, in a general sense, that a Last Will and Testament determines what happens to their assets upon death. Yet a surprisingly large number of...
The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act – Domestic violence, Family Matters, Restraining order
A temporary restraining order (TRO) is a civil order a judge can issue that requires an abuser to stay away from the survivor of domestic violence. The TRO can also provide other...
Consumer:
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Tax Foreclosures
Tax Foreclosures “…in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes” – Benjamin Franklin And in New Jersey, if you don’t pay your property taxes, you will lose your home....
Responding to a Credit Card Debt Lawsuit
Have you ever had your paycheck garnished, your bank account taken, or a lien placed on your assets because you received a lawsuit document from a creditor and didn't know how to...
Public Benefit:
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Understanding the Court System
The State Court System / Understanding the Court System Every state has its court system. Some courts handle trials and others review those trials. This article explains how the...
Bank Accounts and How They Can Affect Eligibility for SSI Benefits
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program run by Social Security and it provides monthly benefits and medical coverage to disabled or elderly individuals who have little or...
Senior Citizens:
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Working While Receiving Social Security or SSI Disability Benefits: A Word Of Caution
In order to receive Social Security or SSI disability benefits you must prove that you are not able to work at a regular full time job; however, you can still work and earn wages...
Eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Ownership of Assets
Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a program that provides monthly income and Medicaid to people who are disabled or are 65+ years old with low income and few resources. ...
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¿Está Usted Protegido Contra la Ejecución de una Sentencia?
Aunque cualquier persona puede tener una sentencia judicial en su contra, cuando decimos que alguien está “protegido contra la ejecución de una sentencia” realmente queremos...
Cómo Protegerse de la Pornografía de Venganza y Qué Hacer si Es una Víctima
Hoy en día, la mayoría de las personas tienen acceso a teléfonos con cámara. Algunas personas utilizan esta tecnología para publicar imágenes íntimas sin consentimiento, práctica...
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寶寶需要一雙新鞋 Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes
儘管父母並不總是住在一起，但他們仍然有義務為子女的福祉提供財務上的貢獻。子女扶養費 (Child Support) 不僅包括子女的衣食，還包括「屋頂費用」(roof expenses ) - 住房、水電暖氣等必需品，以創造一個穩定安全的環境。 在新澤西州，子女扶養費是透過新澤西州子女扶養費指南工作表 (New Jersey Child Support...
稅務法拍 (因財產稅拖欠而導致被法拍 – Tax Foreclosures
稅務法拍,又稱稅收止贖 ( tax foreclosure) 是什麼意思？ 取消抵押品贖回（foreclosure）權是鎮府或市府強制繳納不動產稅的法律程序。如果未在特定日期之前繳納稅款，該鎮或市將獲得財產的合法所有權。 “…in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes” –...
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Cuando la ley le permite cancelar un contrato firmado
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我應該申請子女扶養費嗎 (Child Support)？
是的！雖然有些父母會私下達成口頭協議 (verbal agreements )，協助支付不在自己身邊照顧的孩子的尿布或食物費用，但這些口頭協議在法庭上是無法強制執行的 (enforceable)。主要照顧者（Parent of Primary...
¿Está Usted Protegido Contra la Ejecución de una Sentencia?
Aunque cualquier persona puede tener una sentencia judicial en su contra, cuando decimos que alguien está “protegido contra la ejecución...
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Central Jersey Legal Services congratulates Leslie Chappo, Esq., on receiving the Mercer County Bar Association's Harry P. O'Malley Award. Leslie’s dedication to equal access to justice and advocacy for people who might otherwise go without legal representation has touched countless lives. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!
Pictured: Leslie Chappo, Esq., with CJLS Deputy Director Dan Rubin, Esq.
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Leslie, congratulations! You deserve to be honored for all of your hard work throughout your career and the difference you have made in the lives of your clients
Well deserved Leslie.
Congrats to Leslie on this well-deserved honor!
Central Jersey Legal Services was proud to participate in the 2026 Senior Health & Fitness Walk on Wednesday, September 23, hosted by the Middlesex County Office of Aging & Disabled Services. Staff attorney Jose Roman shared elder law information and helped attendees learn about the free legal services CJLS offers to older adults and people with disabilities in our community.
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