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Housing:
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Habitability: What you’re entitled to as a tenant
As a tenant, you have the right to safe and decent housing. That is in fact one of the benefits of renting versus owning: that it is the landlord’s responsibility to provide a...
How to Use Landlord Identity Law as a Defense for Eviction
Using Landlord Identity Law is one of the many ways tenants can hold landlords’ feet to the fire. Tenants can challenge the landlord’s registration for the property every time...
Family Matters:
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Why Getting a Final Restraining Order Is Just the First Step to Escape Domestic Violence
It takes a lot of courage and strength for someone to leave an abusive relationship. It’s not easy. In fact, it can feel really scary and hard. A person leaving an abuser often...
Should I File for Child Support?
YES! Although there are parents who reach verbal agreements to assist with buying diapers or food for the child that is not in their care, those verbal agreements are not...
Consumer:
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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...
Public Benefit:
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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. ...
Employment while receiving Social Security Disability Benefits
Question: can you work while receiving Social Security disability benefits? Answer: yes, but there are important rules that must be followed. First, it’s important to know...
Senior Citizens:
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Cómo responder a una demanda por deuda de tarjeta de crédito
Representación Ser representado en la corte por un abogado normalmente resulta en un mejor resultado, así que primero intente obtener asistencia legal. El Colegio de Abogados de...
Poder notarial
¿Qué es un poder notarial (Poder)? Un poder es un documento que le permite a usted, el mandante, otorgarle a otra persona, conocida como “agente o apoderado”, la capacidad de...
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Are You ‘Judgment Proof’？- 你是否具有免於判決執行的豁免權？
雖然任何人都有可能被判決敗訴，但當我們說某人 “免於判決執行” (judgment proof)，即無力償債時，我們真正的意思是，此人沒有任何收入或財產可以被勝訴方扣押。這是因為新澤西州及聯邦法律規定，即使您因法院判決而負債，某些收入和財產仍受保護，免遭扣押。此類受保護的收入和財產被稱為 “豁免財產” (exempt). 豁免收入與財產的範例包括：...
Unemployment Compensation 失業救濟金
失業保險福利 (The Unemployment Insurance Benefits，簡稱 UIB) 計劃旨在滿足失業人士的短期需求。 歷史沿革 : 不同州的失業救濟制度大致相似，但並非完全相同。 基本申請條件: 若要領取失業救濟金，申請人必須在「基準年」(base year)...
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Are You ‘Judgment Proof’？- 你是否具有免於判決執行的豁免權？
雖然任何人都有可能被判決敗訴，但當我們說某人 “免於判決執行” (judgment...
Unemployment Compensation
The Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB) program meets the short-term needs of people who are unemployed. The Federal law sets basic...
Unemployment Compensation 失業救濟金
失業保險福利 (The Unemployment Insurance Benefits，簡稱 UIB) 計劃旨在滿足失業人士的短期需求。 歷史沿革 : 不同州的失業救濟制度大致相似，但並非完全相同。 基本申請條件: 若要領取失業救濟金，申請人必須在「基準年」(base...
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On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, CJLS proudly congratulated our volunteer, John R. Gorman, Esq., on being named the 2026 recipient of the Middlesex County Bar Association’s Arthur Miller Lawyer Achievement Award. This prestigious recognition reflects John’s outstanding dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving the community.
CJLS was proud to be part of the celebration. Pictured from left to right are Director Janice Chapin, Esq., and paralegals Zaida Cruz and Patti Carrington.
Congratulations, John, on this well-deserved honor!
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Every year, thousands of New Jerseyans face urgent civil legal problems – like loss of benefits, eviction, homelessness, consumer scams – through no fault of their own. CJLS helps ordinary people who can’t afford a lawyer on their own to navigate our complex legal system and solve those problems. Victor’s story is one example of how legal aid changes lives.
With your generous support, we’re able to help families, seniors, and more get the justice and support they deserve. centraljerseylegalservices.org/donate-cjls/
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