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Getting Your Landlord to Fix Poor Conditions in Your Apartment
Your landlord has a legal responsibility to keep your apartment in good repair. This does not mean that they have to fix every scratch or secure every screw. The landlord has to...
Tenant’s Rights
Tenant's Rights Tips for moving into an apartment Before moving in, get a written lease that clearly states the lease terms, monthly rent, and any additional fees. You should...
Family Matters:
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The Prevention of Domestic Violence Act
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...
Power of Attorney: all you need to know
What is a Power of Attorney (POA)? A power of attorney is a document that allows you, the principal, to give another person, referred to as an “agent”, the ability to make...
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Bankruptcy
The purpose of bankruptcy is to help people with a lot of debt make a fresh financial start. The most common reasons people file for bankruptcy are family breakup, unpayable...
When the Law Permits You to Back Out of a Signed Contract
There is a common misconception that a consumer has three days to change his or her mind and back out of a contract after signing on the dotted line. This is not universally...
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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. ...
Senior Citizens:
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
History of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Before 1974, state and federal governments provided financial aid for low-income blind, disabled, and aged people. Local county...
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Presentación de una bancarrota del Capítulo 7
¿Necesitas un nuevo comienzo? Es un nuevo año y quieres un nuevo comienzo. Tiene un montón de facturas médicas, deudas de tarjetas de crédito, notas del automóvil, facturas de...
¿Puede Medicaid quitarme mi casa? Entendiendo la recuperación del patrimonio de Medicaid
¿Está pensando en solicitar Medicaid pero ha escuchado que le podrían quitar su casa? ¿Es usted un beneficiario de Medicaid preocupado de que su casa pueda estar en riesgo? Es...
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為什麼取得最終限制令 – Why Getting a Final Restraining Order Is Just the First Step to Escape Domestic Violence
為什麼取得最終限制令 (Final Restraining Order簡稱FRO) 只是擺脫家庭暴力 (Domestic Violence) 的第一步 本文是由中部澤西法律服務處資深律師Martine Cohen, Esq. 撰寫 (August 8, 2025)...
醫療補助 (Medicaid俗稱白卡) 會拿走我的屋子嗎? 了解白卡資產回收 (Medicaid Estate Recovery)
您正在考慮申請醫療補助白卡(Medicaid)，但您聽說您的屋子可能會被拿走？ 或者，您是白卡的受益人，正擔心您的屋子可能面臨風險嗎？ 白卡有可能對您的屋子提出索賠，但不會是在您還活著的時候。 這被稱為資產回收 (estate recovery)。 白卡資產回收並不適用於所有的白卡受益者，但它確實適用於某些人 什麼是白卡資產回收...
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Cómo Prepararse para su Juicio de Violencia Doméstica
Una vez que tenga una Orden de Restricción Temporal (TRO), recibirá una fecha para regresar a la corte y solicitar la Orden de Restricción...
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