End-of-Life Legal Issues
According to a national poll by National Journal and The Regence Foundation, almost two-thirds of Americans have had to make end-of-life healthcare decisions for themselves or a family member, but only half of…
Filing for Divorce in New Jersey
If you are planning to file for divorce in New Jersey, regardless of whether you hire a lawyer or handle the matter yourself, it helps to have a basic understanding…
Modifying & Terminating Alimony in New Jersey
On September 10, 2014, various provisions of New Jersey’s alimony law were revised. In addition to other changes, the amended law enumerates certain factors concerning modification and termination of alimony,…
What is Restorative Justice?
There is a growing social movement dedicated to finding more effective, empowering and balanced approaches to harm, problem-solving and violations of legal and human rights. Restorative justice is an alternative…
What to Do When a Landlord Won’t Make Repairs
Tenants have the right to safe, sanitary and livable housing. This means that landlords are responsible for making all necessary and essential repairs to their rental units. But what can…
How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Lawyer?
The cost of hiring a lawyer can vary widely and depends on a variety of factors such as the complexity of the legal issue involved, how much time it will…
New Jersey Housing & Health Code Violations
Landlords in New Jersey must abide by state and local housing and health codes. Tenants are required to notify their landlord of any defective conditions requiring repair. If a landlord fails…
Eviction Proceedings
While landlord-tenant laws vary from state to state, all states have statutes regarding tenant eviction. The legal requirements for tenant eviction may differ depending upon the circumstances, such as if…